In which of the following cases are the goods spurious goods under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A shop sells biscuits in a copied pack, claiming they are of a known brand.
Option (1) A shop sells branded biscuits after their date of expiry. — Incorrect. Selling biscuits after their expiry date is unsafe for health. But they are the real brand’s biscuits, so nothing is falsely claimed to be genuine.
Option (2) A shop sells biscuits in a copied pack, claiming they are of a known brand. — Correct. The shop claims that the biscuits are of a known brand, though the pack is copied. Goods that are falsely claimed to be genuine are spurious goods.
Option (3) A shop sells branded biscuits at a price higher than the printed MRP. — Incorrect. Charging more than the printed price is overcharging of price, which is one of the grounds for a complaint. The biscuits are genuine.
Option (4) A shop sells branded biscuits that are broken inside the pack. — Incorrect. Broken biscuits have a fault in quality, which is a defect in goods. They are still the genuine brand.
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. “Terms & Definitions … 6. Defect: Any fault, imperfection, shortcoming or inadequacy in quality, nature and manner of performance in relation to goods or a product.” |