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Varun Kumar Jha

Varun Kumar Jha is a Legal Researcher and the founder of LLB Varun. The content is written and reviewed by , a dedicated legal author with an LL.B. background from Karnataka State Law University (KSLU). You can review and verify the statutory language directly within the Ministry of Home Affairs Official Gazette Document. 🌐 Connect: LinkedIn | Contact Editor.

Section 152 of Indian Contract Act

    Bailee when not liable for loss, etc., of thing bailed.— The bailee, in the absence of any special contract, is not responsible for the loss, destruction or deterioration of the thing bailed, if he has… 

    Section 153 of Indian Contract Act

      Termination of bailment by bailee’s act inconsistent with conditions.— A contract of bailment is avoidable at the option of the bailor, if the bailee does any act with regard to the goods bailed, inconsistent with… 

      Section 154 of Indian Contract Act

        Liability of bailee making unauthorized use of goods bailed.— If the bailee makes any use of the goods bailed which is not according to the conditions of the bailment, he is liable to make compensation… 

        Section 155 of Indian Contract Act

          Effect of mixture, with bailor’s consent, of his goods with bailee’s.— If the bailee, with the consent of the bailor, mixes the goods of the bailor with his own goods, the bailor and the bailee… 

          Section 156 of Indian Contract Act

            Effect of mixture without bailor’s consent, when the goods can be separated.— If the bailee, without the consent of the bailor, mixes the goods of the bailor with his own goods, and the goods can… 

            Section 157 of Indian Contract Act

              Effect of mixture, without bailor’s consent, when the goods cannot be separated.— If the bailee, without the consent of the bailor, mixes the goods of the bailor with his own goods, in such a manner… 

              Section 158 of Indian Contract Act

                Repayment, by bailor, of necessary expenses.— Where, by the conditions of the bailment, the goods are to be kept or to be carried, or to have work done upon them by the bailee for the… 

                Section 159 of Indian Contract Act

                  Restoration of goods lent gratuitously.— The lender of a thing for use may at any time require its return, if the loan was gratuitous, even though he lent it for a specified time or purpose.… 

                  Section 160 of Indian Contract Act

                    Return of goods bailed, on expiration of time or accomplishment of purpose.— It is the duty of the bailee to return, or deliver according to the bailor’s directions, the goods bailed, without demand, as soon…