Indian Contract Act, 1872 · Chapter X: Agency · Sub-agents
Section 191: "Sub-agent" defined
In plain words
A sub-agent is a person employed by, and acting under the control of, the original agent in the business of the agency.
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Official text
A "sub-agent" is a person employed by, and acting under the control of, the original agent in the business of the agency.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 15 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.
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