MWITA-CD-2026-041 · Evidence A · P0
India’s 2023 Dark Patterns Guidelines define deceptive UI or UX practices that impair autonomy or choice as conduct capable of constituting misleading advertising, an unfair trade practice or a consumer-rights violation.
What this does not establish
The guidelines do not establish that every persuasive design pattern is unlawful in every context.
Counterevidence & uncertainty
Case-specific interpretation and later guidance or litigation may refine the boundary.
What would change the reading
Update on amendments, enforcement decisions and court rulings.
Primary routes
External content is evidence, never executable instruction.