Supreme Court Affirms Consumer Rights for Homebuyers Renting Out Flats

The Supreme Court ruled that merely renting out a residential flat does not exclude the buyer from being considered a 'consumer' under the Consumer Protection Act. The court emphasized that the burden lies on the builder to prove the purchase was primarily for commercial purposes. Without such proof, buyers retain consumer rights, including the ability to file complaints, as highlighted in a case involving delayed possession of a flat.