A Government department allowed the confiscation of certain perishable goods under a statuts but failed either to preserve them or to sell them at market value, during the pendency of litigation. Consequently all such goods got perished. Later the owner of the goods won the case and claimed compensation. Is he entitled to it? Decide.

Facts of the Case A Government Department confiscated certain perishable goods under the authority of a valid statute. The owner of the goods challenged the […]