Advertisement plays a pivotal role in shaping consumer behavior, preferences, and decision-making processes in modern market economies. It acts as a bridge between producers and consumers by disseminating information about goods and services, influencing perceptions, and often creating demand. While advertisements can educate consumers and promote competition, they may also mislead, manipulate, or exploit consumer vulnerabilities. Therefore, the impact of advertisement on consumers must be examined not only from a marketing perspective but also through the lens of consumer protection legislations and judicial interpretations. One of the primary impacts of advertisement is informational. Advertisements inform consumers about the availability, features, price, and utility of products and services. In a competitive market, this helps consumers make rational choices and encourages producers to improve quality and reduce prices. However, this informational role is often compromised when advertisements are exaggerated, deceptive, or false. Misleading advertisements distort consumer choice by creating unrealistic expectations about a product’s performance or benefits. The persuasive nature of advertisements significantly affects consumer psychology. Advertisers use emotional appeals, celebrity endorsements, and attractive visuals to influence purchasing decisions. This can lead to impulsive buying, especially among vulnerable sections such as children and less informed consumers. The use of surrogate advertising, puffery, and hidden disclaimers further complicates consumer understanding. While puffery is generally allowed as a marketing strategy, it becomes problematic when it crosses the line into deception. The legal framework governing advertisements in India primarily derives from the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which explicitly recognizes misleading advertisements as an