# The Indian Contract Act, 1872, Section 235: Liability of pretended agent

- Act: The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act 9 of 1872)
- In force from: 1872-09-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/contract-act/section/235/

## Text

A person untruly representing himself to be the authorized agent of another, and thereby inducing a third person to deal with him as such agent, is liable, if his alleged employer does not ratify his acts, to make compensation to the other in respect of any loss or damage which he has incurred by so dealing.

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