Railways Act, 1989 · Chapter XI: Responsibilities of Railway Administrations As Carriers
Section 101: Responsibility as a carrier of animals
A railway administration shall not be responsible for any loss or destruction of, or injuries to, any animal carried by railway arising from freight or restiveness of the animal or from overloading of wagons by the consignor.
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