Termination of bailment by bailee's act inconsistent with conditions
Section 153 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with termination of bailment by bailee's act inconsistent with conditions. A contract of bailment is avoidable at the option of the bailor, if the bailee does any act with regard to the goods bailed, inconsistent with the conditions of the bailment. The Act came into force on 01 Sep 1872.
A contract of bailment is avoidable at the option of the bailor, if the bailee does any act with regard to the goods bailed, inconsistent with the conditions of the bailment.
Illustration
A lets to B, for hire, a horse for his own riding. B drives the horse in his carriage. This is, at the 'option of A, a termination of the bailment.
Section 153, The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act 9 of 1872).
Questions about Section 153
What does Section 153 of the Indian Contract Act deal with?
Section 153 of the Indian Contract Act is headed "Termination of bailment by bailee's act inconsistent with conditions". A contract of bailment is avoidable at the option of the bailor, if the bailee does any act with regard to the goods bailed, inconsistent with the conditions of the bailment.
How do I find court cases under Section 153 of the Indian Contract Act?
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When did Section 153 of the Indian Contract Act come into force?
Section 153 of the Indian Contract Act, cited as Contract Act 153, came into force on 01 Sep 1872, having been enacted on 25 Apr 1872. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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