'Sawari Apne Saman Ki Khud Zimmedar Hai': Supreme Court Says Theft During Train Journey Not Deficiency in Service by Indian Railways; Passengers Responsible for Safety of Their Belongings
The top court set aside the orders passed by the various consumer courts, saying, "Sawari apne Saman ki khud zimmedar hai."
In a monumental judgement, the Supreme Court of India said the Indian Railways cannot be held liable for deficient service if passengers cannot take care of their belongings. The case reached the apex court in the land following a decision by a District Consumer Forum to grant a sum of Rs 1 lakh in favour of an individual who had been carrying cash in a belt secured around their waist. Unfortunately, the money was stolen during their journey. The top court set aside the orders passed by the various consumer courts, saying, "Sawari apne Saman ki khud zimmedar hai."Â Supreme Court Judgement on Dissolution of Marriage: SC Says Can Dissolve Marriage on Ground of 'Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage'.
'Sawari Saman Ki Khud Zimmedar':
Theft during train ride not deficiency in service; passengers have to protect own belongings: Supreme Court
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