While the ASCI accepts complaints from various sources, 21.3 percent were consumer complaints, indicating substantial public involvement in upholding advertising standards. Suo-motu complaints by ASCI constituted 75.4 percent of the total.
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The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has expressed concerns over the advertising of betting apps featuring well-known celebrities, as scrutiny on such apps and their links to celebrities widens. ASCI emphasized that betting is illegal in many parts of India, making its advertising impermissible. The council highlighted the issue of offshore betting ads, featuring prominent Indian celebrities and being shown to Indian audiences, as a matter of concern.
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