Question

    Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, who among the

    following is not a consumer?
    A A person who buys goods for personal use Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A person who avails services for a family member Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A person who buys goods for resale or commercial purpose Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A person who hires a cab for personal travel Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per Section 2(7) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, a consumer is a person who buys goods or hires/avails services for consideration and for personal use, not for resale or commercial purpose. So, commercial buyers are excluded from the definition of "consumer", except for self-employed individuals using goods for livelihood, which is a special exception.

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