Case Law Analysis
|Bombay High Court
Corporate Liability for Outsourced Safety Failures | No Criminal Liability Without Direct Control or Knowledge Under BNS Sections 105, 125 : Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court quashed criminal charges against Rebel Foods' General Manager, holding that outsourcing specialized work to a licensed contractor absolves the principal of criminal liability under BNS 2023 unless there is direct control over unsafe practices or knowledge of imminent danger. This sets a critical precedent for gig economy platforms and corporate clients relying on third-party vendors for high-risk operations.