The new edition provides the complete text of the Carriers Act, 1865 and also elaborately deals with consumer cases on the services of carriers.  

About The Author 

Dr. Avtar Singh, B.Com., LL.M., LL.D, is a multi-faceted personality, who has adorned his cap with multiple feathers- Author, Advocate, Professor. He has been awarded with numerous prestigious honours like Saraswati Sammaan by the U.P. Government and Vidya Bhushan Sammaan by the Hindi Sansthan in U.P., for his contributions in the field of legal education. In his decades long career he has been a visiting professor of Business Laws at IIM, Lucknow and Reader in Law at Lucknow University. 

Titles written by him have been prescribed by many leading universities and have been lauded by both students and teachers. His works and writing style have been appreciated both Nationally and Internationally. 

He has followed his signature style of writing in all his works- the most comprehensive study of the subject that he takes in his hands in a simple and lucid language. He has written in both English and Hindi languages. 

His list of works include: Business Law, Company Law (in English and Hindi), Competition Law, Consumer Protection: Law and Practice, Contract Law (Easy Law Series), Introduction to Company Law (in English and Hindi), Introduction to Law of Negotiable Instruments, Introduction to Partnership (including Limited Liability Partnership) (in English and Hindi), Intellectual Property Law, Law of Arbitration and Conciliation (in English and Hindi), Laws of Banking and Negotiable Instruments (in English and Hindi), Law of Carriage (Air, Land and Sea), Law of Contract and Specific Relief (in English and Hindi), Law of Insolvency, Law of Insurance, Law of Partnership (Principles, Practice & Taxation), Law of Sale of Goods (in English and Hindi), Negotiable Instruments (in English and Hindi), Textbook on Law of Contract and Specific Relief. 

• Cochin University Law Review : In the present edition of this well-known book, one can see remarkable improvements through expanded treatment and revision and incorporation of all the important world developments in this field. It gives a comprehensive treatment of the carriage laws, which are presented in a simple language. The book is of considerable use not only to students and lawyers, but also to the transport operators and business people as well.

   

• Books of this kind are conspicuous by their absence. In sum, this text is exquisite in ideas, excellent in evaluation and worthy to be included in any law library.

TABLE OF CONTENT

1. The Carriers Act, 1865  

2. Carriage by Air  

3. Carriage by Rail   

4. Carriage by Sea   

5. Consumer Cases on Transport Services  

6. Carriage of Passengers