The Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925

The Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925 is a comprehensive legislation that governs the carriage of goods by sea in India. The Act provides for the rights and liabilities of carriers, shippers, and consignees of goods, and establishes the legal framework for the transport of goods by sea. The Act also contains provisions related to the issuance of bills of lading, the responsibilities of carriers, and the rights and duties of cargo owners. The Act is applicable to all contracts for the carriage of goods by sea to or from ports in India, and is an important law in the maritime sector of India.