M/S Daimler Chrysler India Pvt.Ltd vs M/S Controls

The Supreme Court addressed whether the purchase of vehicles by a company for its directors constitutes a purchase for 'commercial purpose' under Section 2(1)(d) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The Court upheld the National Commission's ruling that such purchases, not directly linked to profit-earning activities, do not qualify as commercial purchases. Consequently, the appeal by Mercedes Benz India Pvt. Ltd. was dismissed, affirming the directive for replacement or refund of the vehicle in question.