Law of Carriage& Compensation Under M.V. Act 1988

The indispensable piece of knowledge penned by Dr. Ashok Kumar Jain extensively covers the following topics:

Part I:  The Carriers Act, 1865

1. Definition of Common Carrier 2. Rights and Liabilities of a Common Carrier
2. Duties of a Common Carrier

PART II: Carriage by Air Act, 1972

4. Documents of Air Carriage
5. Liability of Air Carrier
6. PART III: The Railways Act, 1989
7. Responsibility of Railway Administration as Carriers PART IV: Carriage by Sea
8. Carriage by Sea: Contract of Affreightment
9. Bill of Lading (B/L)             PART V: Compensation under the motor vehicles act, 1988
10. Introduction: Compensation Under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
11. No Fault Liability: Secs. 140-144, M. V. Act 1988
12. Insurance of Motor Vehicles Against Third Party Risks: Secs. 145-160, M. V. Act 1988
13. Hit and Run Motor Accidents: Secs. 161-163, M.V. Act 1988
14. Principles and Procedure for Assessment of Compensation: Secs. 163A- 176, M. V. Act 1988
15. Aspects of Negligence
16. Legal Reforms: Motor Accident Compensation