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    Question

    A painter purchased a painting machine to paint the

    house of a very important customer. While painting, due to a malfunctioning in the painting machine, paint spills on the expensive wooden furniture of the customer. The customer terminated the painting contract with the painter due to this incident. Can the painter approach the consumer court to seek damages from the company?
    A Yes, as his painting contract is terminated, and he has to get compensated Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B No, as company has transferred the ownership of machinery to the painter. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C No, as he is using it for commercial purpose. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Yes, as he is a consumer and is using machinery for earning livelihood Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per the Consumer Protection Act, if the commercial use is by the purchaser himself for the purpose of earning his livelihood by means of self-employment, such purchaser of goods is yet a ‘consumer’”

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