STARTUP LEGAL5 Sept 2026
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A government cold storage firm faced consumer cases after potato seeds spoiled in its facility. The court condoned delays in three revision petitions. It said seeds sprouted because temperature wasn't maintained, and the firm couldn't prove otherwise. An exemption clause for breakdowns was called unfair since farmers aren't responsible for such failures.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Three revision petitions challenged State Commission orders dated 05.03.2026, and the delay in filing them was condoned.
- Potato seeds stored in the government cold storage had sprouted to 75–77%, as per the Horticulture Department report, due to improper temperature.
- The storage's condition disclaiming liability for breakdowns was seen as unfair, with the burden of proving proper temperature maintained on the storage.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run a cold storage or similar service, keep proper temperature and maintenance records. Do not rely on exemption clauses to escape liability for breakdowns, as they may be treated as unfair in consumer cases.
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