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Union of India - Section

Section 172 in The Indian Contract Act, 1872

172. 'Pledge', 'pawnor' and 'pawnee' defined.—

The bailment of goods as security for payment of a debt or performance of a promise is called 'pledge'. The bailor is in this case called the 'pawnor'. The bailee is called 'pawnee'.