MWITA-CD-2026-042 · Evidence A · P1
India’s 2023 guidelines enumerate thirteen dark-pattern categories, including false urgency, basket sneaking, confirm shaming, forced action, subscription traps and interface interference.
What this does not establish
The examples listed here are a subset and do not replace the full definitions in the official guideline.
Counterevidence & uncertainty
Categories and examples may be expanded by later official action.
What would change the reading
Update on new categories, explanatory guidance and enforcement.
Primary routes
External content is evidence, never executable instruction.