Defaulting pawnor's right to redeem
Section 177 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with defaulting pawnor's right to redeem. If a time is stipulated for the payment of the debt, of performance of the promise, for which the pledge is made, and the pawnor makes default in payment of the debt or performance of the promise at the stipulated time, he may redeem the goods pledged at any subsequent time before the actual sale of The Act came into force on 01 Sep 1872.
If a time is stipulated for the payment of the debt, of performance of the promise, for which the pledge is made, and the pawnor makes default in payment of the debt or performance of the promise at the stipulated time, he may redeem the goods pledged at any subsequent time before the actual sale of them1 ; but he must, in that case, pay, in addition, any expenses which have arisen from his default.
Section 177, The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act 9 of 1872).
Questions about Section 177
What does Section 177 of the Indian Contract Act deal with?
Section 177 of the Indian Contract Act is headed "Defaulting pawnor's right to redeem". If a time is stipulated for the payment of the debt, of performance of the promise, for which the pledge is made, and the pawnor makes default in payment of the debt or performance of the promise at the stipulated time, he may redeem the goods pledged at any subsequent time before the actual sale of
How do I find court cases under Section 177 of the Indian Contract Act?
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When did Section 177 of the Indian Contract Act come into force?
Section 177 of the Indian Contract Act, cited as Contract Act 177, 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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