He who does (something) through another does it through himself

“One who acts through other is binding himself (Qui facit per alium facit per se) unless contrary intention is proved. Since Agent was authorised to receive the copy of the order and on receipt of the same neglected to send to the Principal at the earliest is a clear case of laches and the Principal has to pay price for it since he is bound by the action and omission of such Agent. The laches and negligence are quite clear in this case which do not call for any condonation. Since sufficient cause was not shown we are not inclined to condone an inordinate delay” – Tribunal in INDIAN SUGAR AND GENERAL ENGG. CORPN. V COLLECTOR OF CUS.

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