Indian Contract Act, 1872 · Chapter IX: Of Bailment
Section 149: Delivery to bailee how made
The delivery to the bailee may be made by doing anything which has the effect of putting the goods in the possession of the intended bailee or of any person authorized to hold them on his behalf.
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