Section 191 The Indian Contract Act, 1872
Section 191 – The Indian Contract Act, 1872
Title: "Sub-agent" defined
🔹 Bare Act Language:
Section 191 –
“A sub-agent is a person employed by, and acting under the control of, the original agent in the business of the agency.”
🔍 Explanation:
This section defines a sub-agent under the law of agency.
A sub-agent is:
Appointed by the original agent (not directly by the principal), and
Works under the control of that original agent,
In matters related to the original agency agreement.
🔹 Key Points:
The sub-agent acts on behalf of the principal, but through the original agent.
The principal’s liability for a sub-agent depends on whether the appointment was lawful (explained under Section 192).
⚖️ Example:
A appoints B as his agent to manage a factory.
B hires C to handle day-to-day workers under his supervision.
C is a sub-agent of A, acting under B's control.
🔁 Related Sections:
Section 192 – Conditions under which a principal is bound by acts of a sub-agent.
Section 190 – When agent cannot delegate (i.e., appointment of sub-agents is limited).
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