Indian Contract Act, 1872
Indian Contract Act, 1872
IX · Section 172

“Pledge”“pawnor”,and “pawnee” defined.

Synced on 13 Aug 2026Text as per India Code

Bailments of Pledges

The bailment of goods as security for payment of

a debt or performance of a promise is called “pledge”. The bailor is in this case called the “pawnor”. The

bailee is called the “pawnee”.

Judgments on Section 172