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'X' leaves a cow in the custody of 'Y' for two years. The cow gives birth to a calf during this period.…

Y must deliver both the cow and the calf to X. Section 163 requires the bailee to return any increase or profit from the bailed goods, unless there is a contrary agreement.…

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'X' leaves a cow in the custody of 'Y' for two years. The cow gives birth to a calf during this period. Which of the following is correct according to Indian Contract Act, 1872?

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Y must deliver both the cow and the calf to X. Section 163 requires the bailee to return any increase or profit from the bailed goods, unless there is a contrary agreement. The calf is an increase from the cow during bailment, so keeping it while returning only the cow would fail that duty.

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