Supreme Court of India

Rohit Chaudhary & Anr. v. M/s Vipul Ltd.

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Reported as [2023] 14 S.C.R. 394
Bench S. Ravindra Bhat and Aravind Kumar JJ.
Decided 6 September 2023

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From the headnote

Issue for consideration: The interpretation of the word and expression “Commercial Purpose” defi ned u/s. 2(1)(d) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. Consumer Protection Act, 1986 – ‘Commercial purpose’ – Not defi ned in the Act – The Explanation (added by Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act 50 of 1993: Held: The expression ‘commercial purpose’ has not been defi ned under the Act – In the absence thereof one have to go by its ordinary m eaning – ‘Commercial’ denotes “pertaining to commerce”; it means ‘c onnected’ with or engaged in commerce; mercantile; “having profi t as the main aim”; relate

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