Section 604: Carrier to be liable

1) If more than one carrier or mode of transport is involved in the carriage of any goods, except as otherwise provided for in the contract, the carrier to whom the owner of the goods has been handed over the goods shall be liable.

2) If any goods are stolen, lost, damaged or destroyed prior to the carriage and delivery of such goods by the carrier to the concerned person, the carrier shall be liable for that.

Provided that if the goods are stolen, lost, damaged or destroyed due to a disaster or accident, the carrier shall not be liable for that.