Section 210 The Indian Contract Act, 1872
Section 210 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with the termination of an agent's authority and its effect on sub-agents.
📜 Section 210 – Termination of Sub-agent’s Authority
"The termination of the authority of an agent causes the termination (subject to the rules regarding sub-agents) of the authority of all sub-agents appointed by him."
🔍 Explanation:
When the main agent’s authority ends, the authority of any sub-agent appointed by that agent also comes to an end, unless otherwise provided by specific rules (such as ratification or express consent from the principal).
✅ Key Points:
A sub-agent’s authority is dependent on the authority of the main agent.
Once the main agent's role ends (due to revocation, expiry, death, etc.), the sub-agent also loses authority.
This rule ensures clear chains of responsibility and control.
💡 Example:
A is an agent for B and appoints C as a sub-agent. If B terminates A’s agency, then C’s authority automatically ends—unless B had directly approved C’s appointment or retained him independently.
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