Section 153: Termination of bailment by bailee's act inconsistent with conditions

In plain words

If the bailee does anything with the goods that is inconsistent with the conditions of the bailment, the bailor can choose to end the bailment.

Example: A hires out a horse to B for riding, and B uses it to pull a carriage. A can end the bailment.

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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

A lets to B, for hire, a horse for his own riding. B drives the horse in his carriage. This is, at the 'option of A, a termination of the bailment.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 15 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.

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