Depositories Act, 1996
16. Depositories to indemnify loss in certain cases
(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of any other law for the
time being in force, any loss caused to the beneficial owner due to the
negligence of the depository or the participant, the depository shall indemnify
such beneficial owner.
(2) Where the loss due to the negligence of the participant
under sub-section (1) is indemnified by the depository, the depository shall
have the right to recover the same from such participant.