Section 153 Indian Contract Act 1872
Section 153 of the Indian Contract Act 1872 is about Termination of bailment by bailee’s act inconsistent with conditions. It is under CHAPTER IX of the Act. CHAPTER IX is titled OF BAILMENT.
Termination of bailment by bailee’s act inconsistent with conditions
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.
See also:
Section 152 Indian Contract Act 1872 (Bailee when not liable for loss, etc., of thing bailed)