Compensation to agent for injury caused by principal's neglect
Section 225 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with compensation to agent for injury caused by principal's neglect. The principal must make compensation to his agent in respect of injury1 caused to such agent by the principal's neglect or want of skill. The Act came into force on 01 Sep 1872.
The principal must make compensation to his agent in respect of injury1 caused to such agent by the principal's neglect or want of skill.
Illustration
A employs B as a bricklayer in building a house, and puts up the scaffolding himself. The scaffolding is unskilfully put up, and B is in consequence hurt. A must make compensation to B.
Section 225, The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act 9 of 1872).
Questions about Section 225
What does Section 225 of the Indian Contract Act deal with?
Section 225 of the Indian Contract Act is headed "Compensation to agent for injury caused by principal's neglect". The principal must make compensation to his agent in respect of injury1 caused to such agent by the principal's neglect or want of skill.
How do I find court cases under Section 225 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 225, section 225 Contract Act, section 225 of the Indian Contract Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 225 of the Indian Contract Act come into force?
Section 225 of the Indian Contract Act, cited as Contract Act 225, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 73. Compensation for loss or damage caused by breach of contract1822 words
- 23. What considerations and objects are lawful, and what not596 words
- 74. Compensation for breach of contract where penalty stipulated for577 words
- 28. Agreements in restraint of legal proceeding void512 words
- 25. Agreement without consideration, void, unless it is in writing and registered, or is a promise to compensate for something done, or is a promise to pay a debt barred by limitation law423 words
- 16. "Undue influence" defined397 words
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