Question

It is the duty of the bailee to return the goods without any demand, ______.

• A. On the expiry of the time fixed
• B. When the purpose is accomplished
• C. (A) or (B)
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C (A) or (B)

Section 160 of Indian Contract Act, 1872, states "Return of goods bailed, on expiration of time or accomplishment of purpose. It is the duty of the bailee to return, or deliver according to the bailor’s directions, the goods bailed, without demand, as soon as the time for which they were bailed has expired, or the purpose for which they were bailed has been accomplished."