Section 193 Indian Contract Act 1872
Section 193 of the Indian Contract Act 1872 is about Agent’s responsibility for sub-agent appointed without authority. It is under “Sub-agents” of CHAPTER X of the Act. CHAPTER X is titled AGENCY.
Agent’s responsibility for sub-agent appointed without authority
Where an agent, without having authority to do so, has appointed a person to act as a sub-agent, the agent stands towards such person in the relation of a principal to an agent, and is responsible for his acts both to the principal and to third persons; the principal is not represented, by or responsible for the acts of the person so employed, nor is that person responsible to the principal.
See also:
Section 192 Indian Contract Act 1872 (Representation of principal by sub-agent properly appointed. Agent’s responsibility for sub-agent. Sub-agent’s responsibility.)
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