Section 16

Depositories to indemnify loss in certain cases.

The Depositories Act, 1996

  • Act 22 of 1996
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Department of Economic Affairs
About this Act

An Act to provide for regulation of depositories in securities and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

All sections
    (1) Without prejudice to the provisions of any other law for the time being in force, any loss caused to the beneficial owner due to the negligence of the depository or the participant, the depository shall indemnify such beneficial owner.
     (2) Where the loss due to the negligence of the participant under sub-section (1) is indemnified by the depository, the depository shall have the right to recover the same from such participant.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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