W.B. STATE WAREHOUSING CORPN. vs SUSHIL KUMAR KAYAN .

The case involves a claim for damages filed by an importer against the West Bengal State Warehousing Corporation after 18 coils of imported zinc aluminium sheets were stolen from its warehouse. The respondent challenged the assessment of customs duty and sought the release of goods, during which period the theft occurred. The Supreme Court is examining the liability of the warehouse corporation for the loss of goods kept in its custody.