New Delhi: The Press Council of India on Friday cautioned the print media against publishing advertisements promoting betting and gambling platforms.
In an advisory, the Press Council of India (PCI) asked the print media to strictly follow the instructions issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority to prohibit advertisement/promotion of any illegal activity prohibited under various laws.
The advisory comes in the wake of increasing incidents of direct and surrogate advertisements and endorsements of activities considered illegal such as betting or gambling.
In an advisory, the Press Council of India (PCI) asked the print media to strictly follow the instructions issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority to prohibit advertisement/promotion of any illegal activity prohibited under various laws.
The advisory comes in the wake of increasing incidents of direct and surrogate advertisements and endorsements of activities considered illegal such as betting or gambling.
