Not 'Consumer' Without Privity Of Contract : Supreme Court Rejects Flat Seller's Consumer Complaint Against Financier Of Buyer

The Supreme Court rejected a flat seller's consumer complaint against a financier, citing the absence of privity of contract. The court clarified that a consumer complaint cannot be maintained without a direct contractual relationship. The ruling reinforces the principle of contractual privity in consumer protection cases. Legal experts suggest this judgment may influence similar disputes, emphasizing the importance of clear contractual obligations.