Landmark case · Law of Contract – II · Semester 2

Maharaja of Benares v. Har Narain Singh

ILR (1905) 27 All 548 · Allahabad High Court

A contract of indemnity obliges the indemnifier to make good loss caused by the specified conduct of the promisor or of any other person.

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Related sections:

Indian Contract Act, 1872, 124 — Contract of indemnity
Indian Contract Act, 1872, 125 — Rights of indemnity-holder when sued
Indian Contract Act, 1872, 126 — Contract of guarantee, surety, principal debtor and creditor
Indian Contract Act, 1872, 128–141 — Surety's liability, discharge and rights