High Court of Bombay at Nagpur Dismisses Railway Appeal in Goods Loss Case — Non-Declaration of Value Does Not Bar Compensation Under Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987. The court held that the railway administration, as a bailee, is liable for loss of goods even if the consignor did not declare their value, and the burden of proof to show reasonable care or exception lies on the railway.
13 Feb 2014The respondent, M/s Satya Sai Exports, booked a consignment of shed antlers of Sambhar and Chital weighing 240 kilogrammes under Railway Receipt No. F...
