Bunga Daniel Babu vs M/S Sri Vasudeva Constructions & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, affirming that the appellant did not qualify as a 'consumer' under Section 2(1)(d) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, due to the commercial nature of the agreement for construction and sharing of flats. The Court reiterated that the definition of 'consumer' excludes those engaged in commercial ventures, thereby validating the State Commission's reversal of the District Forum's ruling. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower courts' findings.