Ms. Varsha had purchased a eco-watch from a Showroom in Mumbai. Varsha gifted the eco-watch to her college friend Ms. Arpita who stays in Patna. The payment for the eco-watch was made by Varsha. Arpita on opening the Gift found the eco-watch to be having a manufacturing defective
a) In this example, who is the Consumer as per the definition mentioned in Indian Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and under which Section? Can Arpita file a consumer complaint against the eco-watch Company? Explain with reasons?
b) Explain the doctrine and its specific exception defined in Indian Contract Act, 1872 which exponents that Arpita is entitled to sue the eco-watch Company.