Question

Which person will not be treated as a consumer under the definition of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?

• A. A person who purchases a refrigerator on instalments for home use.
• B. A person who buys a television, partly paid and partly promised, for family use.
• C. A person who purchases goods for the purpose of resale or for any commercial purpose.
• D. A person who uses furniture bought by a relative with the latter's consent.

Hint:

Any purchase made for “resale” or “commercial purpose” removes the buyer from the definition of a consumer—except when used for self-employment (e.g., a taxi driver buying a car for livelihood).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the definition of “consumer.”
Under Section 2(7) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, a consumer is someone who buys goods or services for consideration—but not for resale or commercial use.
Step 2: Analyzing each option.
- Buying refrigerator for home = consumer.
- Buying TV for family = consumer.
- Using furniture purchased by a relative = still consumer (beneficiary).
Step 3: Identifying the exception.
Persons purchasing goods for resale or commercial exploitation are specifically excluded under the Act. Therefore, option (3) is the only correct answer.