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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The 1936 Basque Statute of Autonomy: Context and Impact

The Statute of Autonomy of 1936

This document is a Primary Source, structured as a legal text with significant political content.

  • Authorship: Junta formed by Parliament (Indalecio Prieto, President; José Antonio Aguirre, Secretary), confirmed by the Cortes.
  • Addressed To: Inhabitants of the Basque territories (especially nationalists) and the general public.
  • Objective: To establish a new legal framework for the autonomy composed of Álava, Biscay (Bizkaia), and Gipuzkoa.
  • Location & Date of Approval:
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Indian Constitution: Origins, Key Features and Preamble Significance

Constituent Assembly Role

1.1 Role of the Constituent Assembly in the Making of the Constitution of India

Introduction

The Constitution of India is not an accidental document but the result of careful deliberation, debate, and democratic consensus. The task of framing this constitution was entrusted to the Constituent Assembly of India, which played a historic role in shaping the political destiny of independent India.


Composition and Formation

  • The Constituent Assembly was formed under the Cabinet Mission

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Indian Media Law: Free Speech, Privacy & Regulation

Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015) Ruling

The Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015) case is a landmark judgment in which the Supreme Court of India struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, declaring it unconstitutional. Here are the key details:

  • Background: Shreya Singhal, a law student, challenged Section 66A after two girls were arrested in 2012 for Facebook posts criticizing a Mumbai shutdown following a politician’s death. The provision criminalized sending “grossly
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Worker Strikes: Legal Rights, Procedures, and Consequences

Definition and Nature of the Right to Strike

A strike is a collective and concerted cessation of work carried out by a total or partial group of workers to pressure an employer or entity to defend their claims. The right to strike is individually held but collectively exercised. Furthermore, the right to strike is considered a fundamental right of workers.

Who Holds the Right to Strike?

The holders of the right to strike are workers employed under subordinate relationships, as the purpose of this right

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Key Legal Provisions: Contract Breach and Seller Duties (Articles 24-42)

Key Provisions on International Sales Contracts (Articles 24-42)

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

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