Post office, like a bank, is liable for act done by its employee: SC

Pradeep Kumar And Another Vs Post Master General And Others (Supreme Court of India) Facts- The appellants purchased Kisan Vikas Patras (KVP) the combined face value on maturity was INR 32.60 lakhs. In February, 2000, the appellants approached the Post Master, Head Post Office Chowk, Lucknow, requesting them to transfer the KVPs to the Chowk Post Office, Lucknow. The Post Master suggested that the transfer process being too cumbersome, the appellants could avail the services of one Rukhsana, an agent appointed by the State of Uttar Pradesh. Accordingly, on 03.03.2000, the appellants signed ori...