Section 178A

Pledge by person in possession under voidable contract.

The Indian Contract Act, 1872

  • Act 9 of 1872
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
All sections
    When the pawnor has obtained possession of the goods pledged by him under a contract voidable under section 19 or section 19A, but the contract has not been rescinded at the time of the pledge, the pawnee acquires a good title to the goods, provided he acts in good faith and without notice of the pawnor's defect of title.]

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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