Purchases For Earning Livelihood Qualify As Commercial Purposes If Operated Solely By Others: NCDRC

The NCDRC ruled that purchases made for earning a livelihood qualify as commercial purposes, even if operated solely by others. The case involved a consumer dispute regarding a purchase made for business purposes but operated by another party. The NCDRC clarified that if the primary intention behind the purchase was for earning a livelihood, it would still qualify as a commercial purpose, irrespective of who operates it. This decision expands the definition of commercial purpose under consumer law and establishes that the intent behind the purchase, rather than the operational details, determines its classification.