Ms. Neha had purchased a Watch from a Showroom in Mumbai. Neha gifted theWatch to her college friend Ms. Rita who stays in Patna. The payment for the Watch was made by Neha. Rita on opening the Gift found the watch to be having a manufacturing defective
a) In this example, who is the Consumer as per the definition mentioned in Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and under which Section? Can Rita file a consumer complaint against the Watch Company? Explain with reasons?
b) Explain the doctrine and its specific exception defined in Contract Act, 1872 which exponents that Rita is entitled to sue the Watch Company.
Answer Should be min of 1000 words