Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Consumer Protection Act | When Machine Is Used By Employees, It Can't Be Regarded As Purchase For 'Self-Employment' : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that when a machine is used by employees, it cannot be regarded as a purchase for self-employment under the Consumer Protection Act. This decision clarifies the scope of "self-employment" in consumer disputes. The court emphasized that the use of a machine by employees in a business context does not qualify as personal use. This ruling provides guidance for determining consumer status in cases involving business assets. The judgment helps to delineate the boundaries of consumer protection in commercial settings.