VidhiSangh

Indian Contract Act, 1872

Section 192: Representation of principal by sub-agent properly appointed

Chapter X — Agency

192. Where a sub-agent is properly appointed, the principal is, so far as regards third persons, represented by the sub-agent, and is bound by and responsible for his acts, as if he were an agent originally appointed by the principal.

Agent’s responsibility for sub-agent. — The agent is responsible to the principal for the acts of the sub-agent.

Sub-agent’s responsibility. — The sub-agent is responsible for his acts to the agent, but not tothe principal, except in cases of fraud or wilful wrong.

Source: official text of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.