Indian Contract Act, 1872
Indian Contract Act, 1872
IX · Section 157

Effect of mixture, without bailor’s consent, when the goods cannot be separated.

Synced on 13 Aug 2026Text as per India Code

If the

bailee, without the consent of the bailor, mixes the goods of the bailor with his own goods, in such a

manner that it is impossible to separate the goods bailed from the other goods, and deliver them back, the

bailor is entitled to be compensated by the bailee for the loss of the goods.

Illustration

A bails a barrel of Cape flour worth Rs. 45 to B. B, without A’s consent, mixes the flour with country flour of his own,

worth only Rs. 25 a barrel. B must compensate A for the loss of his flour.

Judgments on Section 157