General Sales Company Ltd v. Sri Krishna Corporation Ltd – sllr 2005 volume 1 page 001

In the case between General Sales Company Ltd. and Sri Krishna Corporation Ltd., the court addressed the issue of liability for damages arising from the use of leased warehouse premises where heavy lorries were employed for rice storage. It was held that despite the plaintiff’s inspection of the warehouse, express communications and subsequent modifications signified that the defendant was aware of the intended use and was responsible for ensuring the premises’ suitability. The principle was reaffirmed that contractual obligations and representations cannot be waived solely based on visual inspection when the lessor is cognizant of the specific use. The decision relied on the correspondence and factual circumstances evidencing knowledge and intention, underscoring that damages and set-offs