Supreme Court holds elevator manufacturers and operators jointly liable for accidents

Supreme Court holds elevator manufacturers and operators jointly liable for accidents

The Supreme Court upheld a ₹3.01 crore compensation award to the family of a RAW officer who died in an elevator accident in 2018. The court ruled that elevator manufacturers and operators are jointly liable for such mishaps, setting a legal precedent for future cases. The bench noted that both parties share responsibility for ensuring safety standards. The deceased officer's family had appealed for enhanced compensation after the High Court initially awarded ₹1.5 crore. The ruling reinforces accountability in industrial safety regulations.