Section 160
Return of goods bailed on expiration of time or accomplishment of purpose
Chapter 10: Of bailment
It is the duty of the bailee to return, or deliver according to the bailor‟s directions, the goods bailed, without demand, as soon as the time for which they were bailed has expired, or the purpose for which they were bailed has been accomplished.
The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act No. 9 of 1872). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.
Related sections
- 157Effect of mixture, without bailor‟s consent, when the goods cannot be separated
- 158Repayment, by bailor, of necessary expenses
- 159Restoration of goods lent gratuitously
- 161Bailee‟s responsibility when goods are not duly returned
- 162Termination of gratuitous bailment by death
- 163Bailor entitled to increase or profit from goods bailed