Section 236 Indian Contract Act 1872
Section 236 of the Indian Contract Act 1872 is about Person falsely contracting as agent, not entitled to performance. It is under “Effect of agency on contracts with third persons” of CHAPTER X of the Act. CHAPTER X is titled AGENCY.
Person falsely contracting as agent, not entitled to performance
A person with whom a contract has been entered into in the character of agent, is not entitled to require the performance of it, if he was in reality acting, not as agent, but on his own account.
See also:
Section 235 Indian Contract Act 1872 (Liability of pretended agent)