Section 161 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 – Bailee’s responsibility when goods are not duly returned

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Section 161: Bailee’s responsibility when goods are not duly returned

1If, by the default of the bailee, the goods are not returned, delivered or tendered at the proper time, he is responsible to the bailor for any loss, destruction or deterioration of the goods from that time.2

Source: official text of The Indian Contract Act, 1872 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

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