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 What is a Contract of Indemnity? Illustrate your answer. A Contract of Indemnity is defined under Section 124 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. It refers to a contract in which one party promises to save the other from loss caused to them by the conduct of the promisor or by the conduct of any other person. Key Elements of a Contract of Indemnity Promise to Indemnify : There must be a promise to compensate for the loss. Loss : The loss must be caused by the conduct of the promisor or any other person. Protection : The indemnity holder is protected against the loss. Case Laws Illustrating Contract of Indemnity Adamson v. Jarvis (1827) : In this case, the plaintiff, an auctioneer, sold goods on the instructions of the defendant. It was later found that the goods did not belong to the defendant, and the true owner held the auctioneer liable. The court held that the auctioneer could recover the loss from the defendant who had given the instructions. Gajanan Moreshwar v. Moreshwar Mada...

Explain and illustrate the differences between the contract of indemnity and a contract of guarantee. Let's discuss the differences between a contract of indemnity and a contract of guarantee under Indian law. Contract of Indemnity A contract of indemnity is defined under Section 124 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. It involves a promise by one party (the indemnifier) to save the other party (the indemnified or indemnity holder) from loss caused by the conduct of the promisor or any other person. Key Features: Parties Involved: There are two parties - the indemnifier and the indemnified. Purpose: To compensate for the loss. Liability: The indemnifier's liability arises only when the indemnified suffers a loss. Example: If A contracts to indemnify B against the consequences of any proceedings which C may take against B in respect of a certain sum of 200 rupees, this is a contract of indemnity. Case Law: Gajanan Moreshwar v. Moreshwar Madan (1942): This case highlighted tha...