Right of stoppage in transit or claims for freight not to be affected
Section 3 of the Bills of Lading Act, 2025 deals with right of stoppage in transit or claims for freight not to be affected. Nothing contained in this Act shall prejudice or affect--- (a) any right of stoppage in transit; The Act was enacted on 17 Jun 2025.
Nothing contained in this Act shall prejudice or affect---
(a) any right of stoppage in transit; or
(b) any right to claim freight against the original shipper or owner; or
(c) any liability of the consignee or endorsee by reason or in consequence of his being such consignee or endorsee, or of his receipt of the goods by reason or in consequence of such consignment or endorsement.
Section 3, The Bills of Lading Act, 2025 (Act 18 of 2025).
Questions about Section 3
What does Section 3 of the Bills of Lading Act deal with?
Section 3 of the Bills of Lading Act is headed "Right of stoppage in transit or claims for freight not to be affected". Nothing contained in this Act shall prejudice or affect--- (a) any right of stoppage in transit;
How do I find court cases under Section 3 of the Bills of Lading Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Bills Lading Act 2025 3, section 3 Bills Lading Act 2025, section 3 of the Bills of Lading Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 3 of the Bills of Lading Act enacted?
Section 3 of the Bills of Lading Act, cited as Bills Lading Act 2025 3, was enacted on 17 Jun 2025 as Act 18 of 2025. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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