Contract Act, 1872
Contract Act, 1872 — Section 161: Bailee’s responsibility when goods are not duly returned
161. Bailee’s responsibility when goods are not duly returned. If, 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.
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