Reimbursement of person paying money due by another, in payment of which he is interested
Section 69 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with reimbursement of person paying money due by another, in payment of which he is interested. A person who is interested in the payment of money which another is bound by law to pay, and who therefore pays it, is entitled to be reimbursed by the other. The Act came into force on 01 Sep 1872.
A person who is interested in the payment of money which another is bound by law to pay, and who therefore pays it, is entitled to be reimbursed by the other.
Illustration
B holds land in Bengal, on a lease granted by A, the zamindar. The revenue payable by A to the Government being in arrear, his land is advertised for sale by the Government. Under the revenue law, the consequence of such sale will be the annulment of B's lease. B, to prevent the sale and the consequent annulment of his own lease, pays to the Government the sum due from A. A is bound to make good to B the amount so paid.
Section 69, The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act 9 of 1872).
Judgments citing this section
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… The right does not rest on contract or privity, but upon principles of natural equity, and does not depend upon the act of the creditor, but may be independent of him and also of the debtor. 8. In fact, the principle of subrogation is incorporated under Section 69 of the Indian Contract Act, 1972 and it provides that any person who is interested in the payment of money which another is bound by law to pay, and who therefore pays it, is entitled to be reimbursed by the other person. Section 92 of the Transfer of Property Act also recognises the principle of subrogation. In the …
Questions about Section 69
What does Section 69 of the Indian Contract Act deal with?
Section 69 of the Indian Contract Act is headed "Reimbursement of person paying money due by another, in payment of which he is interested". A person who is interested in the payment of money which another is bound by law to pay, and who therefore pays it, is entitled to be reimbursed by the other.
How do I find court cases under Section 69 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 69, section 69 Contract Act, section 69 of the Indian Contract Act. People searching for it also type contract act 1872 section 69. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 69 of the Indian Contract Act come into force?
Section 69 of the Indian Contract Act, cited as Contract Act 69, 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
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- 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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