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Agency Coupled with Interest - An agency created where the agent has a vested interest in the subject matter, making it generally irrevocable. Courts recognize such agencies as binding and cannot be terminated unilaterally by the principal, especially when the agent's interest is protected Sankar Raman VS Official Liquidator, High Court, Madras, As Provisional Liquidator of Maxworth Orchards (India) Limited, High Court, Corporate Bhavan, Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600001 - Madras, THOMAS SAMUEL VS PAPPU RAMACHANDRAN - Kerala, C. V. Thambidurai VS A. Natarajan - Madras.
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Power of Attorney and Agency Coupled with Interest - A Power of Attorney (PoA) may constitute an agency coupled with interest if it grants the agent an interest in the property or rights. Such PoAs are often considered irrevocable under Section 202 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, unless explicitly revocable or unless the terms specify otherwise ISHWARAPPA VS ARUNKUMAR - Karnataka, THOMAS SAMUEL VS PAPPU RAMACHANDRAN - Kerala, MANUBHAI PRABHUDAS PATEL VS JAYANTILAL VADILAL SHAH - Gujarat.
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Irrevocability and Revocation - Agencies coupled with interest are generally irrevocable. The courts emphasize that revocation without the agent's consent or due notice is invalid, especially when the agent holds a substantial interest in the subject matter Sri Saravana Shipping Services Pvt. Ltd. VS Shaw Wallace Company Ltd. - Madras, C. V. Thambidurai VS A. Natarajan - Madras.
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Legal Principles and Sections - Section 202 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, is pivotal in establishing the irrevocability of agencies coupled with interest. The act states such agencies cannot be revoked without the agent’s consent, protecting the agent’s interest in the property or rights involved Sankar Raman VS Official Liquidator, High Court, Madras, As Provisional Liquidator of Maxworth Orchards (India) Limited, High Court, Corporate Bhavan, Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600001 - Madras, Kunal Dalmia VS Nelson Sebastian - Calcutta.
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Relationship and Evidence - The courts examine the nature of the relationship, the terms of the agreement, and whether the agent has an interest in the subject matter to determine if an agency is coupled with interest. Evidence of possession, rights, and specific clauses in the Power of Attorney influence this classification Vijay Traders VS Bajaj Auto LTD. - Supreme Court, ROCKLINES CONSTRUCTIONS, BANGALORE VS TRUPTI K. PATEL - Karnataka.
Analysis and Conclusion:
Agencies coupled with interest are recognized as distinct legal entities that confer a protected, often irrevocable, interest to the agent. Under Indian law, particularly Section 202 of the Indian Contract Act, such agencies cannot be revoked unilaterally by the principal, safeguarding the agent’s rights. The creation of a Power of Attorney that grants an interest can establish such an agency, provided the terms explicitly or implicitly confer an interest. Courts consistently uphold the irrevocability of agencies with interest, emphasizing the importance of clear contractual terms and the nature of the agent’s interest Sankar Raman VS Official Liquidator, High Court, Madras, As Provisional Liquidator of Maxworth Orchards (India) Limited, High Court, Corporate Bhavan, Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600001 - Madras, THOMAS SAMUEL VS PAPPU RAMACHANDRAN - Kerala, C. V. Thambidurai VS A. Natarajan - Madras.
Search Results for "Agency Coupled with Interest"
2023 0 Supreme(Mad) 209 • India - Madras
SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
Pulivaganan in respect of land constituting Max-Nagampatti Project – Included GPA in respect contract of agency coupled with interest ... – Company has the right to enforce its property rights under contract of agency disposition of rights under such contract of agency ... with interest could not have been revoked by principals material on record leads to conclusion powers of attorney were executed ... Before examining such documents, Section 202 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, which....
2003 0 Supreme(Kar) 816 • India - Karnataka
K.SREEDHAR RAO
Issues: The main issue was whether the Power of Attorney could be considered as an agency coupled with interest. ... Finding of the Court: The court found that the Power of Attorney was not an agency coupled with interest, and the defendant ... coupled with interest, and the requirement for registration of documents creating rights or interests in immovable property. ... coupled with interest. ....
• India - Madras
V.PERIYAKARUPPIAH
paid had not been refunded by the principal to the agent, the agency becomes an “agency coupled with interest”-“Agency coupled with ... coupled with interest-Suit-Locus standi-Principal-Impleading-Necessary party-Non-joinder of parties-In an agency coupled with interest ... interest” cannot be terminated without the interest of the agent in the agency#....
1980 0 Supreme(Ker) 208 • India - Kerala
BALAKRISHNA MENON
Finding of the Court: The court found that the irrevocable power-of-attorney created an agency coupled with interest ... coupled with interest and an equitable assignment of the rights under the contract in favor of the claimant. ... The court relied on the Indian Contract Act, Section 202, and cited precedents to establish that the power-of-attorney created an agency ... XI power-of-attorney does not amount to an agency coupled with inte....
2011 0 Supreme(Guj) 629 • India - Gujarat
J.B.PARDIWALA
coupled with interest in favour of the Agent. ... does not state specifically that it is irrevocable, as then, it would be a power coupled with an interest (Section 202 of the Contract ... of Attorney will not make the Power of Attorney irrevocable unless the terms thereof, disclose that it created or recognized an agency ... it is irrevocable, as then it would be a power coupled with an interest. ... with interest, then merely because the document i....
2002 0 Supreme(Kar) 430 • India - Karnataka
K.SREEDHAR RAO
Admittedly, the plaintiff is an agent of the defendant validly with authority of agency coupled with interest. ... Admittedly the plaintiff is an agent of the defendant validly with authority of agency coupled with interest. ... , the plaintiffs claim for relief of injunction is based upon the terms of the agreement and the factum of exclusive possession coupled ... Admittedly the plaintiff is an agent of the defendant validly with authority of agency#HL_END....
2023 0 Supreme(Cal) 1039 • India - Calcutta
KRISHNA RAO
interest in the subject-matter of the agency without an express contract. 2. ... INJUNCTION - DEFAMATION - POWER OF ATTORNEY - REVOCATION - AGENCY - CONTRACT ACT, SECTION 202 - INTEREST OF AGENT - LITIGATION ... The court relied on Section 202 of the Contract Act, which states that an agency cannot be terminated to the prejudice of the agent's ... This clearly establishes that the cancellation of the power of attorney is prima facie illegal as it is an agency coupled....
2023 0 Supreme(Mad) 3163 • India - Madras
M. NIRMAL KUMAR
coupled with interest, irrevocability of such agency, revocation of authority, and the need for due notice before revocation. ... 203, 204, 206 - Summary of Acts and Sections: The court discussed the Indian Contract Act, 1872, focusing on the principles of agency ... Section 202 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, lays down that an agency coupled with interest is irrevocable. ... Thus, even on the death of the Principal, an Agency coupled#HL_....
2022 Supreme(Online)(Tel) 5986 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
P.Naveen Rao, G.RADHA RAN, JJ
coupled with interest cannot be revoked unilaterally. ... (Para 36) ... ... (B) Agency - Principal cannot terminate agency if the agent has an interest in the subject matter ... of the agency. ... cancel the agency affecting the interest of the agent. ... The position of law is then different when an agency is formed between the Executant and the GPA holder where the agency is coupled with #HL_S....
1995 0 Supreme(SC) 1067 • India - Supreme Court
FAIZAN UDDIN, SUHAS C.SEN
coupled with interest and relationship between parties was that of principal and agent - Plaintiffs alleged that they secured 2700 ... suffered by plaintiffs firm - Thus contract between plaintiffs and defendants would be one of purchase and sale and not of any agency ... appointed plaintiffs as their permanent sole selling agent for Vespa Scooters - Plaintiffs took plea that appointment constituted an agency ... The plaintiffs took the plea that the appointment constituted an agency coupled#H....
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