Indian Contract Act Section 183 — Who may employ agent

CHAPTER X AGENCY — Appointment and authority of agents

Commercial / Corporate

Summary

Any person who has reached the age of majority under the law that applies to them, and who is of sound mind, is allowed to hire an agent. This means the person must be legally considered an adult and mentally capable of making decisions in order to appoint someone to act on their behalf.

Official Text

Any person who is of the age of majority according to the law to which he is subject, and who is of sound mind, may employ an agent.