CHEEMA ENGG. SERVICES vs RAJAN SINGH

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of 'consumer' under Section 2(1)(d) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, particularly in relation to the use of goods for self-employment. The Court held that goods purchased for the purpose of earning a livelihood through self-employment do not fall under the definition of 'commercial purpose' as per the 1993 amendment. The outcome hinged on whether the respondent used the machine exclusively for self-employment, emphasizing the need for evidence to support such a claim.