Maritime activity consists of a triangle having three vertices namely Charter Party, Bill of Lading and Carriage of Goods by Sea. The primary object of the work is apparently to bring in a concise manner within the easy and convenient reach of busy people the relevant and up to date law in order to cope with knotty problems which may confront them, particularly regarding the construction of the Indian Bills of Lading Act and the Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act in the present age of continually expanding international trade. The introductory chapters of the book and the well-arranged appendices are very informative and useful. All latest important case law has been included in this edition of book with full discussion which could make easy the complex questions of law. The book will be a great asset to business, commercial, judicial and administrative worlds, and also to the legal professionals in India.