Indian Contract Act, 1872
Indian Contract Act, 1872
IX · Section 161

Bailee’s responsibility when goods are not duly returned.

Synced on 13 Aug 2026Text as per India Code

If, 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.

Judgments on Section 161