Indian Contract Act, 1872
Indian Contract Act, 1872
IX · Section 153

Termination of bailment by bailee’s act inconsistent with conditions.

Synced on 13 Aug 2026Text as per India Code

A contract of

bailment is avoidable at the option of the bailor, if the bailee does any act with regard to the goods bailed,

inconsistent with the conditions of the bailment.

Illustration

A lets to B, for hire, a horse for his own riding. B drives the horse in his carriage. This is, at the ‘option of A, a termination

of the bailment.

Judgments on Section 153