Question

In accordance with the provisions of the Contract Act, when Ajay delivers a rough diamond to Sunil, a jeweller, for cutting and polishing, and the services are duly rendered, Sunil is entitled to retain the stone until_____________

Q: Answer-In accordance with the provisions of the Contract Act, when Ajay delivers a rough diamond to Sunil,...

Section 170 Bailees particular lien- Where the bailee has, in accordance with the purpose of the bailment, rendered any service involving the exercise of labour or skill in respect of the goods bailed, he has, in the absence of a contract to the contrary, a right to retain such goods until he receives due remuneration for the services, he has rendered in respect of them.