A recent ₹15 lakh fine against Emami Limited highlights a common problem—brands misleading consumers with false promises.
Emami’s Fair and Handsome cream claimed to make men fairer and more attractive in just three weeks.
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Convinced by Shah Rukh Khan-fronted ads, Delhi banker Nikhil Jain used the product regularly but saw no results. Feeling cheated, he filed a case that lasted 11 years.
The Delhi Consumer Commission found the company guilty of misleading advertising. The product’s packaging failed to mention that fairness results depended on factors like diet and lifestyle. The incomplete instructions left consumers with unrealistic expectations.
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This case shows how companies exploit insecurities to sell products. Bold promises may boost sales, but they harm consumer trust and mental health.
The judgment also highlights how advertisements promote harmful beauty standards.
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By linking fairness to attractiveness, brands create unnecessary societal pressure to look a certain way.
Holding companies accountable is a step in the right direction. However, true change will come only when businesses prioritize honesty over profits. Consumers deserve truth, not false dreams.
