Section 162 Indian Contract Act 1872
Section 162 of the Indian Contract Act 1872 is about Termination of gratuitous bailment by death. It is under CHAPTER IX of the Act. CHAPTER IX is titled OF BAILMENT.
A gratuitous bailment is terminated by the death either of the bailor or of the bailee.
See also:
Section 161 Indian Contract Act 1872 (Bailee’s responsibility when goods are not duly returned)