Consumer Protection Act 1986, Onus Of Proving That Service Was Availed For 'Commercial Purpose' Is On Service Provider : Supreme Court
In a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India, Justice Aravind Kumar delivered a significant judgment regarding the interpretation of the Consumer Protection Act 1986. The case, titled Shriram Chits (India) Private Limited v. Raghachand Associates, centered around the definition of a 'consumer' and whether the services availed fell under a 'commercial purpose', a crucial distinction under the Act. Background of the Case: Shriram Chits (India) Private Limited, previously…