Indian Contract Act — Section 153

Termination of bailment by bailee’s act inconsistent with conditions.—A contract of

153. 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 the conditions of the bailment.

Illustration

A lets to B, for hire, a horse for his own riding. B drives the horse in his carriage. This is, at the ‘option of A, a termination

of the bailment.

Judgments citing Section 153

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