₹10 Lakh Penalties Imposed on Flipkart and Meta over Illegal Walkie-Talkie Listings: Central Consumer Protection Authority

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty each on Flipkart and Meta Platforms (Facebook Marketplace) for allowing the sale of walkie-talkies on their platforms without providing mandatory disclosures related to licensing and regulatory compliance. The orders were passed in January 2026 and highlight serious lapses in the platforms’ compliance with consumer protection norms. Regulatory Requirements For Walkie-Talkies The CCPA noted that walkie-talkies are regulated as…