Indian Contract Act, 1872
Indian Contract Act, 1872
IX · Section 173

Pawnee’s right of retainer.

Synced on 13 Aug 2026Text as per India Code

The pawnee may retain the goods pledged, not only for payment of

the debt or the performance of the promise, but for the interest of the debt, and all necessary expenses

incurred by him in respect of the possession or for the preservation of the goods pledged.

Judgments on Section 173