Section 161
Bailee‟s responsibility when goods are not duly returned
Chapter 10: Of bailment
If, by the default of the bailee, the goods are not returned, delivered or tendered at the proper time, he is responsible to the bailor for any loss, destruction or deterioration of the goods from that time.2
The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act No. 9 of 1872). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.
Related sections
- 158Repayment, by bailor, of necessary expenses
- 159Restoration of goods lent gratuitously
- 160Return of goods bailed on expiration of time or accomplishment of purpose
- 162Termination of gratuitous bailment by death
- 163Bailor entitled to increase or profit from goods bailed
- 164Bailor‟s responsibility to bailee