The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (9 of 1872) Bare Act latest 2027

The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (9 of 1872) published by Whitesmann Publishing (Edition 2027, Book Code: C-35) features an introduction and short comments by Anoopam Modak. It is fully updated as amended by The Mediation Act, 2023 (32 of 2023).

It incorporates crucial statutory additions and model forms:

• Model Forms – Agency Agreement, Agreement of Purchase and Sales Agreement

Key Highlights & Features:

• Landmark Judgments Covered: Includes key rulings such as Balfour Vs. Balfour (purpose behind the creation of the legal reaction theory in contract law), Rose & Frank Co Vs. JR Crompton & Bros Ltd (agreements that are enforceable by law), Harvey and Anr. Vs. Facey and Ors. (difference between an “invitation to offer” and “offer”), Bhagwandas Kedia Vs. Girdharilal & Co. (breach of contract), Leslie Ltd. Vs. Sheill (doctrine of equitable restitution), Mohori Bibee Vs. Dharmodas Ghose (person below the age of eighteen years and capacity to contract), Phillips Vs. Brooks Ltd (whether a mistake to identify an essential of a contract ipso facto makes the contract void), Hadley & Anr. Vs. Baxendale & Ors. (consequential damage over breach of contract), Damodara Murlidhar Vs. Secretary of State of India (requirement of a person enjoying the advantage of a non-gratuitous act), and Kanchan Udyog Ltd Vs. United Spirits Ltd. (damages and wrongful termination).

• Editorial Aids: Features an introduction, state amendments, short notes/comments, quick overview charts, important/valuable tips, legal maxims, landmark judgments, guidelines by the Supreme Court, legal words and phrases, a list of referred cases, a subject index, and recent case laws.