Principles:
(i) A master is liable for the wrongful acts of his servant.
(ii) A person can be called a servant only if there is a relationship of employment and he acts under the order and on behalf of his master.
Facts:
X Bank launched a saving scheme for poor sections of society allowing deposits of Rs.\ 10 per day. Y, an unemployed youth, collected money from several customers and, on their behalf, deposited the money at the Bank every day. The Bank gave Y a small commission. After some time, Y disappeared without depositing the customers’ money. The customers sue, alleging the Bank is liable. Decide: