Section 214 of Indian contract Act
Agent’s duty to communicate with principal.— It is the duty of an agent, in cases of difficulty, to use all reasonable diligence in communicating with his principal, and in seeking to obtain his instructions.
Agent’s duty to communicate with principal.— It is the duty of an agent, in cases of difficulty, to use all reasonable diligence in communicating with his principal, and in seeking to obtain his instructions.
Right of principal when agent deals, on his own account, in business of agency without principal’s consent.— If an agent deals on his own account in the business of the agency, without first obtaining the…
Principal’s right to benefit gained by agent dealing on his own account in business of agency.— If an agent, without the knowledge of his principal, deals in the business of the agency on his own…
Agent’s right of retainer out of sums received on principal’s account.— An agent may retain, out of any sums received on account of the principal in the business of the agency, all moneys due to…
Agent’s duty to pay sums received for principal.— Subject to such deductions, the agent is bound to pay to his principal all sums received on his account.
When agent’s remuneration becomes due.— In the absence of any special contract, payment for the performance of any act is not due to the agent until the completion of such act; but an agent may…
Agent not entitled to remuneration for business misconducted.— An agent who is guilty of misconduct in the business of the agency, is not entitled to any remuneration in respect of that part of the business…
Agent’s lien on principal’s property.— In the absence of any contract to the contrary, an agent is entitled to retain goods, papers and other property, whether movable or immovable of the principal received by him,…
Agent to be indemnified against consequences of lawful acts.— The employer of an agent is bound to indemnify him against the consequences of all lawful acts done by such agent in exercise of the authority…