Indian Contract Act Section 153 — Termination of bailment by bailee’s act inconsistent with conditions

CHAPTER IX OF BAILMENT

Commercial / Corporate

Summary

A contract of bailment can be cancelled by the bailor if the bailee does anything with the goods that goes against the terms of the bailment agreement. The choice to cancel the contract lies with the bailor, meaning the bailor can decide whether to end it or not.

Official Text

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