Section 197

Ratification may be expressed or implied.

The Indian Contract Act, 1872

  • Act 9 of 1872
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
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    Ratification may be expressed or may be implied in the conduct of the person on whose behalf the acts are done.
     Illustrations
     (a) A, without authority, buys goods for B. Afterwards B sells them to C on his own account; B's conduct implies a ratification of the purchase made for him by A.
     (b) A, without B's authority, lends B's money to C. Afterwards B accepts interest on the money from C. B's conduct implies a ratification of the loan.

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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