Indian Contract Act 1872: Essentials and Types of Contracts
Indian Contract Act, 1872: Essentials and Types
The Indian Contract Act, 1872, is the principal law governing contracts in India. It defines the term ‘contract’ and sets out the rules for their formation, performance, and enforceability.
📝 Nature of a Contract
The fundamental nature of a contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, can be summarized by the definition in Section 2(h):
“An agreement enforceable by law is a contract.”
This shows that a contract consists of two core elements:
- Agreement:
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- Location & Date of Approval:
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Articles 24-26: Defining Contract Breach and Communication
Breach of contract occurs when one party causes the other damage that substantially deprives them of what they were entitled to expect under the contract. (TRUE)
If the other party is not notified, the contract is terminated. (FALSE)
Breach of contract shall be considered when the breached part of the contract has not provided such result. (FALSE)
Any type of manifestation will