Borrowed Item Theft Compensation

Summary

In Pakistan, if an item is borrowed and stolen without any fault of the borrower, they may not be liable under the Contract Act, 1872. Sections 148, 151, and 152 outline the responsibilities and liabilities in such situations. The borrower must take reasonable care of the item, similar to how they would care for their own possessions. If due care was taken, the borrower is not responsible for the loss. It is advisable to communicate with the owner to reach a mutual understanding or agreement. For specific legal advice, consulting a local attorney is recommended.

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There was no agreement, they are shoes to play football and got stolen when neither the owner nor the borrower were looking
In the absence of an agreement, the responsibility can be a bit tricky. Generally, the borrower may not be held liable if the theft occurred due to no fault of their own. However, it's best to communicate with the owner and try to reach an amicable solution.
Do you want more detailed legal advice or possibly connect with a local lawyer for further assistance?
Can you bring out a law from Pakistani constitution to support this?
In Pakistani law, the situation you described falls under the principles of the Contract Act, * rather than the Constitution. Here are some relevant provisions:
- Section *: Defines the relationship of bailment, where goods are delivered for a purpose.
- Section *: The bailee (borrower) must take as much care of the goods as a man of ordinary prudence would take of his own goods.
- Section *: If the bailee has taken due care, they are not responsible for loss, destruction, or deterioration of the goods.
It's best to discuss the specifics with the owner to reach a mutual agreement.