It is to be noted that common law tortious remedies are still available to consumers in India in addition to the various legislation related to consumer protection. This is especially important in such a situation – An injured consumer of goods cannot claim damages under the law of contract even if he is harmed by them if he is not the buyer of the goods, but some subsequent user. Such a user might be an employee or member of the primary buyer's family, or someone else inadvertently coming into contact with the goods, such as a passer-by or a donee. In these cases, common law contractual remedies are not available as there is no privity of contract between the victim and the retailer or dealer. Tort remedies may nonetheless be available against parties who owe a tortious liability to such ultimate consumers. Such parties may include the manufacturer, supplier, importer, distributor or retailer, or two or more of them together.