What does it mean when a consignment takes place "in the course of" inter-State trade or commerce?
When a consignment takes place "in the course of" inter-State trade or commerce, it means that the consignment is occurring as part of the exchange or movement of goods between different states within India. This may include the transportation and delivery of goods from one state to another for the purpose of buying, selling, or distributing the goods in the context of trade or commerce between those states.