Agent's duty on termination of agency by principal's death or insanity
Section 209 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with agent's duty on termination of agency by principal's death or insanity. When an agency is terminated by the principal dying or becoming of unsound mind, the agent is bound to take, on behalf of the representatives of his late principal, all reasonable steps for the protection and preservation of the interests entrusted to him. The Act came into force on 01 Sep 1872.
When an agency is terminated by the principal dying or becoming of unsound mind, the agent is bound to take, on behalf of the representatives of his late principal, all reasonable steps for the protection and preservation of the interests entrusted to him.
Section 209, The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act 9 of 1872).
Questions about Section 209
What does Section 209 of the Indian Contract Act deal with?
Section 209 of the Indian Contract Act is headed "Agent's duty on termination of agency by principal's death or insanity". When an agency is terminated by the principal dying or becoming of unsound mind, the agent is bound to take, on behalf of the representatives of his late principal, all reasonable steps for the protection and preservation of the interests entrusted to him.
How do I find court cases under Section 209 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 209, section 209 Contract Act, section 209 of the Indian Contract Act. People searching for it also type 209 contract act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 209 of the Indian Contract Act come into force?
Section 209 of the Indian Contract Act, cited as Contract Act 209, 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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