Actor Mohanlal Absolved in Manappuram Finance False Advertisement Case: Kerala High Court

In a significant ruling under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the Kerala High Court has granted relief to actor Mohanlal Viswanathan by holding that a brand ambassador cannot be automatically made liable for alleged unfair trade practices unless a direct link with the consumer transaction is clearly established. The Court clarified the scope of liability of celebrities endorsing products or services and set aside the orders passed by the consumer…