Indian Contract Act, 1872
Indian Contract Act, 1872
IX · Section 163

Bailor entitled to increase or profit from goods bailed.

Synced on 13 Aug 2026Text as per India Code

In the absence of any contract to the

contrary, the bailee is bound to deliver to the bailor, or according to his directions, any increase or profit

which may have accrued from the goods bailed.

Illustration

A leaves a cow in the custody of B to be taken care of. The cow has a calf. B is bound to deliver the calf as well as the cow

to A.

Judgments on Section 163