A person who buys goods for 'SELF-EMPLOYMENT' (to earn his livelihood through the goods), rather than for a purely commercial purpose, under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is treated as:

Explanation: The definition of 'consumer' under Section 2(7) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 excludes purchases for resale or for commercial purpose, but it CARVES OUT an exception: a person who buys goods for a commercial purpose AND uses them for self-employment to earn his livelihood is still treated as a CONSUMER. This balances the exclusion of traders with protection of livelihood-earning individuals. It is a frequently tested nuance separating genuine consumers from commercial buyers. The distinction turns on the purpose of the purchase and its link to livelihood.