The Supreme Court of India, comprising a bench of Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe, ruled that passenger elevators must be treated as common carriers, imposing a heightened duty of care on manufacturers and operators to ensure passenger safety. Dismissing an appeal filed by M/s Otis Elevator Co. (India) Ltd. (“OTIS”), the Court
Elevators Are Common Carriers Requiring Heightened Duty Of Care: Supreme Court Upholds 70% Liability On Otis Elevator For Fatal Accident
