Skip to content

Statute → case law

See how courts applied this provision

Jump to judgments under this act, then open an AI Brief on any order. Semantic Search helps you ask in plain English.

  • AI Brief & Ask
  • Semantic AI Search

Credentials emailed - log in to pick up where you left off.

TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Carriers Act, 1865

Complete Act - all sections

~1 min read
https://sooperkanoon.com/act/133216

Bare act · Research

About this act

Carriers Act, 1865 is Central state legislation published on SooperKanoon in full. Use this page to read the bare act and jump to judgments that cite it.

Research copy - verify against official government publications before filing or court use.

Act Text

Preamble1 - Carriers Act, 1865
Section1 - SHORT TITLE This Act may be cited as The Carriers Act, 1865
Section2 - INTERPRETATION CLAUSE In this Act. unless there be something repugnant in the subject or context- "Common carrier"
Section3 - CARRIERS NOT TO BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF CERTAIN GOODS ABOVE ONE HUNDRED RUPEES IN VALUE UNLESS DELIVERED AS SUCH No
Section4 - FOR CARRYING SUCH PROPERTY PAYMENT MAY BE REQUIRED AT RATES FIXED BY CARRIER - Every such carrier may require payment
Section5 - THE PERSON ENTITLED TO RECOVER INRESPECT OF PROPERTY LOST OR DAMAGED MAY ALSO RECOVER MONEY PAID FOR ITS CARRIAGE - In
Section6 - IN RESPECT OF WHAT PROPERTY LIABILITY OF CARRIER NOT LIMITED OR AFFECTED BY PUBLIC NOTICE The liability of any common
Section7 - LIABILITY OF OWNER OF RAILROAD OR TRAMROAD CONSTRUCTED UNDER ACT XXII OF 1863, NOT LIMITED BY SPECIAL CONTRACT. IN WHAT
Section8 - COMMON CARRIER LIABLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY NEGLECT OR FRAUD OF HIMSELF OR HIS AGENT Notwithstanding anything
Section9 - PLAINTIFFS, IN SUITS FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR NON --DELIVERY, NOT REQUIRED TO PROVE NEGLIGENCE OR CRIMINAL ACT In any suit
Section10 - NOTICE OF LOSS OR INFURY TO BE GIVEN WITHIN SIX MONTHS No suit shall be instituted against a common carrier for the
Section11 - STATE GOVERNMENT TO ADD TO THE SCHEDULE - The6[State Government] may by notification in the7[Official Gazette], add to

Frequently asked questions

What is the Carriers Act, 1865?

The Carriers Act, 1865, is Central state legislation available in full text on SooperKanoon. It is commonly used for legal research alongside judgments that interpret and apply its provisions.

How can I find court judgments citing the Carriers Act, 1865?

Use “Find citing judgments” on this page to search reported decisions from Indian courts and tribunals that reference the Carriers Act, 1865. You can also start from the Bare Acts hub or run an advanced act search for tighter filters.

Is the act text on SooperKanoon official?

SooperKanoon hosts bare act text for research and quick reference. For filings or compliance in Central, confirm the wording against the official state gazette or authorized publication.

AI Briefs · Semantic Search · Save & annotate judgments

Start your 7-day free trial