Indian Contract Act, 1872
Indian Contract Act, 1872
X · Section 196

Right of person as to acts done for him without his authority. Effect of ratification.

Synced on 13 Aug 2026Text as per India Code

Ratification

Where acts are done by one person on behalf of another, but without his knowledge or authority, he may

elect to ratify or to disown such acts. If he ratify them, the same effects will follow as if they had been

performed by his authority.

Judgments on Section 196