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VOL. 7, ISSUE 4 (2025)
Introduction to the Law of carriage: Rights, obligations, and liabilities of common carriers
Authors
Ujjwal Sharma, Dr. Shailja Thakur
Abstract
The legal framework of common carriers is
reviewed in this abstract, with particular attention to their rights,
obligations, and liabilities under Indian law, particularly the Carriages by
Road Act, 2007, which replaced the Carriers Act of 1865. The law that controls
the movement of people and products by air, sea, train, and road is known as
the Law of Carriage. This project focuses on the rights, responsibilities, and
liabilities of common carriers while discussing the ideas, rules, and
obligations that underpin this important area of law. Being the ones who
transport people, common carriers are subject to stringent legal requirements.
These include the need to accept and deliver goods safely and without discrimination,
as well as the liability for any loss or damage, with some exceptions that may
be due to shipper error or natural disasters. In order to ensure accountability
and fairness in transportation agreements, the study looks at significant legal
instruments such as the Carriers Act of 1865 and international accords like the
Hague-Visby Rules. This study highlights the importance of the Law of Carriage
to international trade and logistics, as well as to address problems like
liability disputes and regulatory compliance, by examining the trade-off
between the rights (such as reasonable charges and lien) and the obligations of
carriers.
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Pages:13-16
How to cite this article:
Ujjwal Sharma, Dr. Shailja Thakur "Introduction to the Law of carriage: Rights, obligations, and liabilities of common carriers". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 7, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 13-16
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