Who may be an agent
Section 184 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with who may be an agent. As between the principal and third persons, any person may become an agent, but no person who is not of the age of majority and of sound mind can become an agent, so as to be responsible to his principal according to the provisions in that behalf herein contained. The Act came into force on 01 Sep 1872.
As between the principal and third persons, any person may become an agent, but no person who is not of the age of majority and of sound mind can become an agent, so as to be responsible to his principal according to the provisions in that behalf herein contained.
Section 184, The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act 9 of 1872).
Questions about Section 184
What does Section 184 of the Indian Contract Act deal with?
Section 184 of the Indian Contract Act is headed "Who may be an agent". As between the principal and third persons, any person may become an agent, but no person who is not of the age of majority and of sound mind can become an agent, so as to be responsible to his principal according to the provisions in that behalf herein contained.
How do I find court cases under Section 184 of the Indian Contract Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Contract Act 184, section 184 Contract Act, section 184 of the Indian Contract Act. People searching for it also type 184 contract act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 184 of the Indian Contract Act come into force?
Section 184 of the Indian Contract Act, cited as Contract Act 184, 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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- 74. Compensation for breach of contract where penalty stipulated for577 words
- 28. Agreements in restraint of legal proceeding void512 words
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- 16. "Undue influence" defined397 words
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