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Hotels cannot deny theft claim of vehicle handed over for valet parking: SC The top court has held that the burden of proof lies on the hotel to explain that any loss or damage caused to the vehicles parked was not on account of its negligence or want of care Current Affairs :In a milestone decision, the Supreme Court has held that lodgings can’t deny remuneration under the clothing of “proprietor’s hazard” proviso to its visitor or guests for robbery of vehicle left through its staff or valet. The top court has held that the weight of confirmation lies on the inn to clarify that any misfortune or harm caused to the vehicles left was not by virtue of its carelessness or need of care. It said valet leaving at the lodging is not normal for leaving office where it is the proprietor’s duty to locate a reasonable parking space, leave the vehicle effectively, return, and take out the endless supply of the leaving token/slip. A seat of judges M Shantanagoudar and Ajay Rastogi...