Indian Contract Act, 1872 · Chapter IX: Of Bailment
Section 161: Bailee's responsibility when goods are not duly returned
1If, 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.2
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