New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 lakh on Hogar Technologies and Innovations LLP for misleading advertisements of walkie-talkies that failed to disclose key regulatory information, including operating frequencies and licensing requirements.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the action is part of a wider crackdown on misleading advertisements and non-compliant listings of walkie-talkies across online platforms.

"The Authority observed that the listings did not clearly disclose the operating frequencies of the devices, applicable licensing requirements and regulatory approvals," the release stated.

The C...