15. Structurally, there are three parts to the definition of a consumer. We can deconstruct Section 2(7)(i) as a matter of illustration.3 The first part sets out the jurisdictional prerequisites for a person to qualify as a consumer – there must be purchase of goods, for consideration4 . The second part is an ‘exclusion clause’ [‘carve out’] which has the effect of excluding the person from the definition of a consumer. The carve out applies if the person has obtained goods for the purpose of ‘resale’ or for a ‘commercial purpose’. The third part is an exception to the exclusion clause – it relates to Explanation (a) to Section 2(7) which limits the scope of ‘commercial purpose’. According to the said explanation, the expression, ‘commercial 3 The logic can be identically extended to Section 2(7)(ii) 4 The consideration may have been paid or partly paid or agreed to be paid in future. 9purpose’ does not include persons who bought goods ‘exclusively for the purpose of earning his