Consider the following statements about spurious goods under the Cons…

Consider the following statements about spurious goods under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019:

(A) Spurious goods are goods that are falsely claimed to be of superior quality.

(B) A shop that sells a fake copy of a branded bag as the original bag is selling spurious goods.

(C) Spurious goods are goods with a fault or inadequacy in their manner of performance.

(D) A genuine branded bag sold at a price above its printed MRP is a case of spurious goods.

(E) A medicine falsely sold as the product of a known company is spurious, even if it works properly.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 3

The correct answer is Option (3) → (B) and (E) only

(A) Spurious goods are goods that are falsely claimed to be of superior quality. — Incorrect. Spurious goods are falsely claimed to be genuine. A false claim of superior quality is a false representation of quality, which is part of an unfair trade practice.

(B) A shop that sells a fake copy of a branded bag as the original bag is selling spurious goods. — Correct. The fake bag is sold as the original, so it is falsely claimed to be genuine. This makes it spurious goods.

(C) Spurious goods are goods with a fault or inadequacy in their manner of performance. — Incorrect. A fault or inadequacy in the manner of performance of goods is a defect.

(D) A genuine branded bag sold at a price above its printed MRP is a case of spurious goods. — Incorrect. The bag is genuine, so it cannot be spurious. Charging above the printed price is overcharging of price.

(E) A medicine falsely sold as the product of a known company is spurious, even if it works properly. — Correct. Goods become spurious through the false claim that they are genuine. So a medicine falsely sold as a known company’s product is spurious, even if it works properly.

NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Terms & Definitions 1. Complaint: Any allegation in writing made by the complainant for obtaining relief w.r.t restrictive trade practice, defect in goods or deficiency in services provided, overcharging of price or offer of goods or service injurious to life and safety.
2. Complainant: means one or more consumers, or any voluntary consumer association, central or state government or the central authority or a legal heir or legal representative or a parent or legal representative in case of a minor.
3. Spurious goods: Goods that are falsely claimed to be genuine.
4. Unfair trade practice: A trade practice for the purpose of promoting sale, use or supply of any goods or service falsely represents its quality, standard, quantity, composition, style or model.”

“Terms & Definitions … 6. Defect: Any fault, imperfection, shortcoming or inadequacy in quality, nature and manner of performance in relation to goods or a product.”