TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government Enacted1872

Contract Act, 1872 Section 161

BAILEE'S RESPONSIBILITY WHEN GOODS ARE NOT DULY RETURNED If, by the default of the bailee, the goods are not returned,

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SECTION 161: BAILEE'S RESPONSIBILITY WHEN GOODS ARE NOT DULY RETURNED 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.