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Amar hires Bina to assault Charu unlawfully and promises to indemnify Bina against the consequences.…

Section 224 bars indemnity against the consequences of a criminal act that the employer hired the agent to perform. An express promise and compliance with the employer’s…

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Amar hires Bina to assault Charu unlawfully and promises to indemnify Bina against the consequences. Bina assaults Charu, who obtains damages against Bina. Which statement is correct under the Indian Contract Act, 1872?

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Section 224 bars indemnity against the consequences of a criminal act that the employer hired the agent to perform. An express promise and compliance with the employer’s instructions do not change the bar.

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Option A

Section 224 applies even to an express promise of indemnity.

Option B

The indemnity promise does not control Bina’s liability to Charu for the assault.

Option C

Section 224 denies an agent indemnity for the consequences of a criminal act.

Option D

Acting on the employer’s instructions does not displace the section 224 bar.

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