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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Section 182 defines an agent as a person employed to do any act for another or to represent another in dealings with third persons. The person for whom such act is done or who is so represented is called the principal.An agent is a person, who acts for and on behalf of the principal and under the latters express or implied authority and his acts done within such authority are binding on his principal and for his such acts, the principal is liable to the party with whom the agent has dealings as such agent.An agent has authority to do all acts and things, which are expressly given to him but he has also implied authority to do all acts which are incidental to the main powers. S. 189 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides that an agent also has powers to do all acts for the purpose of protecting the principal in emergency as would be done by a man of prudence in his own case. An agency can be granted orally or through writing and it can also be created through subsequent ratification of the acts done by one person for the other.A sub-agent is a person employed by and acting under the control of the original agent in the agency business. An agent cannot lawfully employ another person to perform acts which he has expressly or impliedly undertaken to perform personally unless by ordinary custom of trade a sub-agent may or from the nature of the agency a sub-agent must be employed. The principal is liable for the acts of the sub-agent.A sub-agent cannot be appointed ordinarily by the agent without the express or implied consent of the principal. When a sub-agent is appointed with the consent of the principal, he is, as regards the third persons, represented by the sub-agent also and is bound by and responsible for the acts of the sub-agent as if he were an agent ordinarily appointed by the principal. The principal is not responsible for the acts of the sub-agent if the sub-agent is appointed without his consent.[Extracted with edits and revisions from Agency- Finer details in Indian Context, blog by netlawman]Q.Mr. X appoints Mr. Y as his agent and then leaves town. Mr. Y, facing difficulties in managing the business, attempts to contact Mr. X for permission to appoint a sub-agent. Unfortunately, Mr. X is in an area with poor connectivity and cannot be reached. In desperation, Mr. Y seeks consent from Mr. Xs wife, which she grants. Subsequently, due to actions taken by the sub-agent, a customer wishes to hold Mr. X liable. What is the decision?a)Mr. X is absolved of liability since the sub-agent is not Mr. Xs agent.b)Mr. X remains liable for the sub-agents actions as the principal is responsible for them.c)Mr. X is relieved of liability as the sub-agent was appointed without his consent.d)Mr. X is not relieved of liability because the law enforces liability on him.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? for CLAT 2025 is part of CLAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CLAT exam syllabus. Information about Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Section 182 defines an agent as a person employed to do any act for another or to represent another in dealings with third persons. The person for whom such act is done or who is so represented is called the principal.An agent is a person, who acts for and on behalf of the principal and under the latters express or implied authority and his acts done within such authority are binding on his principal and for his such acts, the principal is liable to the party with whom the agent has dealings as such agent.An agent has authority to do all acts and things, which are expressly given to him but he has also implied authority to do all acts which are incidental to the main powers. S. 189 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides that an agent also has powers to do all acts for the purpose of protecting the principal in emergency as would be done by a man of prudence in his own case. An agency can be granted orally or through writing and it can also be created through subsequent ratification of the acts done by one person for the other.A sub-agent is a person employed by and acting under the control of the original agent in the agency business. An agent cannot lawfully employ another person to perform acts which he has expressly or impliedly undertaken to perform personally unless by ordinary custom of trade a sub-agent may or from the nature of the agency a sub-agent must be employed. The principal is liable for the acts of the sub-agent.A sub-agent cannot be appointed ordinarily by the agent without the express or implied consent of the principal. When a sub-agent is appointed with the consent of the principal, he is, as regards the third persons, represented by the sub-agent also and is bound by and responsible for the acts of the sub-agent as if he were an agent ordinarily appointed by the principal. The principal is not responsible for the acts of the sub-agent if the sub-agent is appointed without his consent.[Extracted with edits and revisions from Agency- Finer details in Indian Context, blog by netlawman]Q.Mr. X appoints Mr. Y as his agent and then leaves town. Mr. Y, facing difficulties in managing the business, attempts to contact Mr. X for permission to appoint a sub-agent. Unfortunately, Mr. X is in an area with poor connectivity and cannot be reached. In desperation, Mr. Y seeks consent from Mr. Xs wife, which she grants. Subsequently, due to actions taken by the sub-agent, a customer wishes to hold Mr. X liable. What is the decision?a)Mr. X is absolved of liability since the sub-agent is not Mr. Xs agent.b)Mr. X remains liable for the sub-agents actions as the principal is responsible for them.c)Mr. X is relieved of liability as the sub-agent was appointed without his consent.d)Mr. X is not relieved of liability because the law enforces liability on him.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CLAT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Section 182 defines an agent as a person employed to do any act for another or to represent another in dealings with third persons. The person for whom such act is done or who is so represented is called the principal.An agent is a person, who acts for and on behalf of the principal and under the latters express or implied authority and his acts done within such authority are binding on his principal and for his such acts, the principal is liable to the party with whom the agent has dealings as such agent.An agent has authority to do all acts and things, which are expressly given to him but he has also implied authority to do all acts which are incidental to the main powers. S. 189 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides that an agent also has powers to do all acts for the purpose of protecting the principal in emergency as would be done by a man of prudence in his own case. An agency can be granted orally or through writing and it can also be created through subsequent ratification of the acts done by one person for the other.A sub-agent is a person employed by and acting under the control of the original agent in the agency business. An agent cannot lawfully employ another person to perform acts which he has expressly or impliedly undertaken to perform personally unless by ordinary custom of trade a sub-agent may or from the nature of the agency a sub-agent must be employed. The principal is liable for the acts of the sub-agent.A sub-agent cannot be appointed ordinarily by the agent without the express or implied consent of the principal. When a sub-agent is appointed with the consent of the principal, he is, as regards the third persons, represented by the sub-agent also and is bound by and responsible for the acts of the sub-agent as if he were an agent ordinarily appointed by the principal. The principal is not responsible for the acts of the sub-agent if the sub-agent is appointed without his consent.[Extracted with edits and revisions from Agency- Finer details in Indian Context, blog by netlawman]Q.Mr. X appoints Mr. Y as his agent and then leaves town. Mr. Y, facing difficulties in managing the business, attempts to contact Mr. X for permission to appoint a sub-agent. Unfortunately, Mr. X is in an area with poor connectivity and cannot be reached. In desperation, Mr. Y seeks consent from Mr. Xs wife, which she grants. Subsequently, due to actions taken by the sub-agent, a customer wishes to hold Mr. X liable. What is the decision?a)Mr. X is absolved of liability since the sub-agent is not Mr. Xs agent.b)Mr. X remains liable for the sub-agents actions as the principal is responsible for them.c)Mr. X is relieved of liability as the sub-agent was appointed without his consent.d)Mr. X is not relieved of liability because the law enforces liability on him.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?.

Solutions for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Section 182 defines an agent as a person employed to do any act for another or to represent another in dealings with third persons. The person for whom such act is done or who is so represented is called the principal.An agent is a person, who acts for and on behalf of the principal and under the latters express or implied authority and his acts done within such authority are binding on his principal and for his such acts, the principal is liable to the party with whom the agent has dealings as such agent.An agent has authority to do all acts and things, which are expressly given to him but he has also implied authority to do all acts which are incidental to the main powers. S. 189 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides that an agent also has powers to do all acts for the purpose of protecting the principal in emergency as would be done by a man of prudence in his own case. An agency can be granted orally or through writing and it can also be created through subsequent ratification of the acts done by one person for the other.A sub-agent is a person employed by and acting under the control of the original agent in the agency business. An agent cannot lawfully employ another person to perform acts which he has expressly or impliedly undertaken to perform personally unless by ordinary custom of trade a sub-agent may or from the nature of the agency a sub-agent must be employed. The principal is liable for the acts of the sub-agent.A sub-agent cannot be appointed ordinarily by the agent without the express or implied consent of the principal. When a sub-agent is appointed with the consent of the principal, he is, as regards the third persons, represented by the sub-agent also and is bound by and responsible for the acts of the sub-agent as if he were an agent ordinarily appointed by the principal. The principal is not responsible for the acts of the sub-agent if the sub-agent is appointed without his consent.[Extracted with edits and revisions from Agency- Finer details in Indian Context, blog by netlawman]Q.Mr. X appoints Mr. Y as his agent and then leaves town. Mr. Y, facing difficulties in managing the business, attempts to contact Mr. X for permission to appoint a sub-agent. Unfortunately, Mr. X is in an area with poor connectivity and cannot be reached. In desperation, Mr. Y seeks consent from Mr. Xs wife, which she grants. Subsequently, due to actions taken by the sub-agent, a customer wishes to hold Mr. X liable. What is the decision?a)Mr. X is absolved of liability since the sub-agent is not Mr. Xs agent.b)Mr. X remains liable for the sub-agents actions as the principal is responsible for them.c)Mr. X is relieved of liability as the sub-agent was appointed without his consent.d)Mr. X is not relieved of liability because the law enforces liability on him.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CLAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CLAT Exam by signing up for free.

Here you can find the meaning of Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Section 182 defines an agent as a person employed to do any act for another or to represent another in dealings with third persons. The person for whom such act is done or who is so represented is called the principal.An agent is a person, who acts for and on behalf of the principal and under the latters express or implied authority and his acts done within such authority are binding on his principal and for his such acts, the principal is liable to the party with whom the agent has dealings as such agent.An agent has authority to do all acts and things, which are expressly given to him but he has also implied authority to do all acts which are incidental to the main powers. S. 189 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides that an agent also has powers to do all acts for the purpose of protecting the principal in emergency as would be done by a man of prudence in his own case. An agency can be granted orally or through writing and it can also be created through subsequent ratification of the acts done by one person for the other.A sub-agent is a person employed by and acting under the control of the original agent in the agency business. An agent cannot lawfully employ another person to perform acts which he has expressly or impliedly undertaken to perform personally unless by ordinary custom of trade a sub-agent may or from the nature of the agency a sub-agent must be employed. The principal is liable for the acts of the sub-agent.A sub-agent cannot be appointed ordinarily by the agent without the express or implied consent of the principal. When a sub-agent is appointed with the consent of the principal, he is, as regards the third persons, represented by the sub-agent also and is bound by and responsible for the acts of the sub-agent as if he were an agent ordinarily appointed by the principal. The principal is not responsible for the acts of the sub-agent if the sub-agent is appointed without his consent.[Extracted with edits and revisions from Agency- Finer details in Indian Context, blog by netlawman]Q.Mr. X appoints Mr. Y as his agent and then leaves town. Mr. Y, facing difficulties in managing the business, attempts to contact Mr. X for permission to appoint a sub-agent. Unfortunately, Mr. X is in an area with poor connectivity and cannot be reached. In desperation, Mr. Y seeks consent from Mr. Xs wife, which she grants. Subsequently, due to actions taken by the sub-agent, a customer wishes to hold Mr. X liable. What is the decision?a)Mr. X is absolved of liability since the sub-agent is not Mr. Xs agent.b)Mr. X remains liable for the sub-agents actions as the principal is responsible for them.c)Mr. X is relieved of liability as the sub-agent was appointed without his consent.d)Mr. X is not relieved of liability because the law enforces liability on him.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Section 182 defines an agent as a person employed to do any act for another or to represent another in dealings with third persons. The person for whom such act is done or who is so represented is called the principal.An agent is a person, who acts for and on behalf of the principal and under the latters express or implied authority and his acts done within such authority are binding on his principal and for his such acts, the principal is liable to the party with whom the agent has dealings as such agent.An agent has authority to do all acts and things, which are expressly given to him but he has also implied authority to do all acts which are incidental to the main powers. S. 189 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides that an agent also has powers to do all acts for the purpose of protecting the principal in emergency as would be done by a man of prudence in his own case. An agency can be granted orally or through writing and it can also be created through subsequent ratification of the acts done by one person for the other.A sub-agent is a person employed by and acting under the control of the original agent in the agency business. An agent cannot lawfully employ another person to perform acts which he has expressly or impliedly undertaken to perform personally unless by ordinary custom of trade a sub-agent may or from the nature of the agency a sub-agent must be employed. The principal is liable for the acts of the sub-agent.A sub-agent cannot be appointed ordinarily by the agent without the express or implied consent of the principal. When a sub-agent is appointed with the consent of the principal, he is, as regards the third persons, represented by the sub-agent also and is bound by and responsible for the acts of the sub-agent as if he were an agent ordinarily appointed by the principal. The principal is not responsible for the acts of the sub-agent if the sub-agent is appointed without his consent.[Extracted with edits and revisions from Agency- Finer details in Indian Context, blog by netlawman]Q.Mr. X appoints Mr. Y as his agent and then leaves town. Mr. Y, facing difficulties in managing the business, attempts to contact Mr. X for permission to appoint a sub-agent. Unfortunately, Mr. X is in an area with poor connectivity and cannot be reached. In desperation, Mr. Y seeks consent from Mr. Xs wife, which she grants. Subsequently, due to actions taken by the sub-agent, a customer wishes to hold Mr. X liable. What is the decision?a)Mr. X is absolved of liability since the sub-agent is not Mr. Xs agent.b)Mr. X remains liable for the sub-agents actions as the principal is responsible for them.c)Mr. X is relieved of liability as the sub-agent was appointed without his consent.d)Mr. X is not relieved of liability because the law enforces liability on him.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Section 182 defines an agent as a person employed to do any act for another or to represent another in dealings with third persons. The person for whom such act is done or who is so represented is called the principal.An agent is a person, who acts for and on behalf of the principal and under the latters express or implied authority and his acts done within such authority are binding on his principal and for his such acts, the principal is liable to the party with whom the agent has dealings as such agent.An agent has authority to do all acts and things, which are expressly given to him but he has also implied authority to do all acts which are incidental to the main powers. S. 189 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides that an agent also has powers to do all acts for the purpose of protecting the principal in emergency as would be done by a man of prudence in his own case. An agency can be granted orally or through writing and it can also be created through subsequent ratification of the acts done by one person for the other.A sub-agent is a person employed by and acting under the control of the original agent in the agency business. An agent cannot lawfully employ another person to perform acts which he has expressly or impliedly undertaken to perform personally unless by ordinary custom of trade a sub-agent may or from the nature of the agency a sub-agent must be employed. The principal is liable for the acts of the sub-agent.A sub-agent cannot be appointed ordinarily by the agent without the express or implied consent of the principal. When a sub-agent is appointed with the consent of the principal, he is, as regards the third persons, represented by the sub-agent also and is bound by and responsible for the acts of the sub-agent as if he were an agent ordinarily appointed by the principal. The principal is not responsible for the acts of the sub-agent if the sub-agent is appointed without his consent.[Extracted with edits and revisions from Agency- Finer details in Indian Context, blog by netlawman]Q.Mr. X appoints Mr. Y as his agent and then leaves town. Mr. Y, facing difficulties in managing the business, attempts to contact Mr. X for permission to appoint a sub-agent. Unfortunately, Mr. X is in an area with poor connectivity and cannot be reached. In desperation, Mr. Y seeks consent from Mr. Xs wife, which she grants. Subsequently, due to actions taken by the sub-agent, a customer wishes to hold Mr. X liable. What is the decision?a)Mr. X is absolved of liability since the sub-agent is not Mr. Xs agent.b)Mr. X remains liable for the sub-agents actions as the principal is responsible for them.c)Mr. X is relieved of liability as the sub-agent was appointed without his consent.d)Mr. X is not relieved of liability because the law enforces liability on him.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Section 182 defines an agent as a person employed to do any act for another or to represent another in dealings with third persons. The person for whom such act is done or who is so represented is called the principal.An agent is a person, who acts for and on behalf of the principal and under the latters express or implied authority and his acts done within such authority are binding on his principal and for his such acts, the principal is liable to the party with whom the agent has dealings as such agent.An agent has authority to do all acts and things, which are expressly given to him but he has also implied authority to do all acts which are incidental to the main powers. S. 189 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides that an agent also has powers to do all acts for the purpose of protecting the principal in emergency as would be done by a man of prudence in his own case. An agency can be granted orally or through writing and it can also be created through subsequent ratification of the acts done by one person for the other.A sub-agent is a person employed by and acting under the control of the original agent in the agency business. An agent cannot lawfully employ another person to perform acts which he has expressly or impliedly undertaken to perform personally unless by ordinary custom of trade a sub-agent may or from the nature of the agency a sub-agent must be employed. The principal is liable for the acts of the sub-agent.A sub-agent cannot be appointed ordinarily by the agent without the express or implied consent of the principal. When a sub-agent is appointed with the consent of the principal, he is, as regards the third persons, represented by the sub-agent also and is bound by and responsible for the acts of the sub-agent as if he were an agent ordinarily appointed by the principal. The principal is not responsible for the acts of the sub-agent if the sub-agent is appointed without his consent.[Extracted with edits and revisions from Agency- Finer details in Indian Context, blog by netlawman]Q.Mr. X appoints Mr. Y as his agent and then leaves town. Mr. Y, facing difficulties in managing the business, attempts to contact Mr. X for permission to appoint a sub-agent. Unfortunately, Mr. X is in an area with poor connectivity and cannot be reached. In desperation, Mr. Y seeks consent from Mr. Xs wife, which she grants. Subsequently, due to actions taken by the sub-agent, a customer wishes to hold Mr. X liable. What is the decision?a)Mr. X is absolved of liability since the sub-agent is not Mr. Xs agent.b)Mr. X remains liable for the sub-agents actions as the principal is responsible for them.c)Mr. X is relieved of liability as the sub-agent was appointed without his consent.d)Mr. X is not relieved of liability because the law enforces liability on him.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Section 182 defines an agent as a person employed to do any act for another or to represent another in dealings with third persons. The person for whom such act is done or who is so represented is called the principal.An agent is a person, who acts for and on behalf of the principal and under the latters express or implied authority and his acts done within such authority are binding on his principal and for his such acts, the principal is liable to the party with whom the agent has dealings as such agent.An agent has authority to do all acts and things, which are expressly given to him but he has also implied authority to do all acts which are incidental to the main powers. S. 189 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides that an agent also has powers to do all acts for the purpose of protecting the principal in emergency as would be done by a man of prudence in his own case. An agency can be granted orally or through writing and it can also be created through subsequent ratification of the acts done by one person for the other.A sub-agent is a person employed by and acting under the control of the original agent in the agency business. An agent cannot lawfully employ another person to perform acts which he has expressly or impliedly undertaken to perform personally unless by ordinary custom of trade a sub-agent may or from the nature of the agency a sub-agent must be employed. The principal is liable for the acts of the sub-agent.A sub-agent cannot be appointed ordinarily by the agent without the express or implied consent of the principal. When a sub-agent is appointed with the consent of the principal, he is, as regards the third persons, represented by the sub-agent also and is bound by and responsible for the acts of the sub-agent as if he were an agent ordinarily appointed by the principal. The principal is not responsible for the acts of the sub-agent if the sub-agent is appointed without his consent.[Extracted with edits and revisions from Agency- Finer details in Indian Context, blog by netlawman]Q.Mr. X appoints Mr. Y as his agent and then leaves town. Mr. Y, facing difficulties in managing the business, attempts to contact Mr. X for permission to appoint a sub-agent. Unfortunately, Mr. X is in an area with poor connectivity and cannot be reached. In desperation, Mr. Y seeks consent from Mr. Xs wife, which she grants. Subsequently, due to actions taken by the sub-agent, a customer wishes to hold Mr. X liable. What is the decision?a)Mr. X is absolved of liability since the sub-agent is not Mr. Xs agent.b)Mr. X remains liable for the sub-agents actions as the principal is responsible for them.c)Mr. X is relieved of liability as the sub-agent was appointed without his consent.d)Mr. X is not relieved of liability because the law enforces liability on him.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.