word 'hires' in sub-clause (ii) of the
definition of `consumer' contained in Section ... definition of `service' in Section
2(1)(o) has to be construed having regard to the definition
of `consumer' in Section
This definition is undoubtedly narrower than the
definition in our Act. The English Act requires that to be
a consumer in relation to any goods ... expression "consumer" in the following words:
"The consumer as the terms implies is one who
consumes. As per the definition, consumer
decide these issues, it would be apposite to refer to the
definition of ‘consumer’ under Section 2(d) of the Act, which reads
as follows ... with the approval of the first mentioned
person…;”
25. The definition of consumer under the Act is very wide and it
not only includes
necessarily relate to identified premises;
ii. The definition of consumer under Section 2(15) of the 2003 Act
includes “any person whose premises ... with respect to consumer
(i) The reference to “premises” in the definition of “consumer” under
Section 2(15) as well as under Section
including the ground that the appellants did
not come within the definition of “Consumer” under the Consumer
Protection Act, 1986 (hereinafter referred ... means of “self-employment”,
such purchaser will come within the definition of “consumer”. If a
person purchases the goods for a “commercial purpose
also be availed of by them, as they fall within the definition of consumer. In this view of the matter, the objection of the opposite ... through self-employment, as such, they would not fall within the definition of consumer, in terms of Section
self-employment", such purchaser will come within the definition of 'consumer'. If a person purchases the goods for a 'commercial purpose ... self-employment', such purchaser will not come within the definition of 'consumer'.
13. "Self-employment" necessarily includes earning for self
Thus, in our view, the
complainant does not fall within the definition of consumer given under
Section 2 (1) (d) of the Consumer Protection ... submitted that the Consumer Protection Act is aimed
to protect the interest of the consumer and definition of consumer given under Section
consumer and hence the
commercial enterprise can be a buyer/consumer and can enforce
its rights as a consumer, provided immediate intent is to generate ... sets of words.
and after a fair analysis of the definition “consumer”
postamendment 1993 finally held as under:
“21. We must, therefore, hold that
filed by the appellant herein by placing strong
reliance upon the definition of Consumer as
defined under Section ... plot in
public auction would not fall within the
definition of 'Consumer' as defined in Section
