Section 190 - When agent cannot delegate, Section 191 - Sub-agent defined : Indian Contract Act 1872

When agent cannot delegate? What is Definition of Sub-agent? Section 190 and 191 of Indian Contract Act 1872


 

Section 190 of Indian Contract Act 1872 : "When agent cannot delegate"

190. An agent cannot lawfully employ another to perform acts which he has expressly or impliedly undertaken to perform personally, unless by the ordinary custom of trade a sub-agent may, or, from the nature of the agency, a sub-agent must, be employed.

 

Section 191 of Indian Contract Act 1872 : "Sub-agent defined"

191. A "sub-agent" is a person employed by, and acting under the control of, the original agent in the business of the agency.