Can a seller direct a buyer straight to the manufacturer absolving himself (the seller) of any responsibility on a product sold by him? Definitely this question must have cropped up many times. Curious, I made a quick websearch and
VOILA…….. there it is.
*ncdrc.nic.in/1_1_2.html
1.7-3 Who should be sued by a consumer - manufacturer or seller - Generally when a consumer finds defect in the goods, he sues the person from whom he bought the goods. Reason being privity of contract.If the defect is a manufacturing defect, the consumer may sue the manufacturer also along with the seller. This is an option with the consumer. Thus the manufacturer is a possible party, and not a necessary party.
And then a report from tribune dated Sunday,April 8, 2007
*www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070408/spectrum/rights.htm
Put briefly, the consumer has the option to sue the seller or manufacturer or both.