Carriers Act, 1865 Preamble 1 - Bare Act |
| State | Central Government |
| Year | 1865 |
| Section Title | Carrier Act, 1865 |
THE CARRIERS ACT, 1865
[Act, No. 3 of 1865]
[14th February, 1865]
PREAMBLE
An Act relating to the rights and liabilities of Common Carriers.
WHEREAS it is expedient not only to enable common carriers to limit their liability for loss of or damage to property delivered to them to be carried but also to declare their liability for loss of or damage to such property occasioned by the negligence or criminal acts of themselves, their servants or agents; It is enacted as follows :--