‘Indemnity’, according to Longman’s Dictionary, means protection against loss, especially in the form of promise to pay, or payment for … More
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Contingent Contracts
The word ‘contingent’ means to be dependent or conditioned by some other event or fact. The contingent contract thus means … More
Lalman Shukla v. Gauri Dutt: Case Analysis
Court Allahabad High court Judge Justice Banerji Citation [1913] 40 ALJ 489 Facts: Defendant (Gauri Dutta) Nephew had absconded and … More
Nature and Effect of a Minor’s Agreement
Under Section 10 certain conditions have been stated to make an agreement a contract; one of which is that parties … More
Position of Wagering Agreements in India
Validity of an agreement by way of wager: According to Section 30 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, wager agreements … More
PRIVITY OF CONTRACT
The term ‘contract’ has been defined under section2(h) of the Indian contract act 1872, which states that- a contract is an … More
Illegal & Unlawful Agreements and their effects
Unlawful agreements: Section 23 of the Contract Act lays down a plethora of circumstances wherein the object or consideration of … More
BANK GUARANTEE
NATURE OF BANK GUARANTEE: INDEPENDENT AND AUTONOMOUS A bank guarantee is an undertaking by a bank or a banking institution … More
Theories of Contract Law
Over the years of existence of contracts and contract law, different perspectives ands views have developed with time. These perspectives … More
PLEDGE
A type of bailment is a pledge. Pawn is another name for pledge. Bailment of commodities as a security for … More
The Concept of Capacity to Contract in The English Law
In the English Law, A contract is said to have formed if both the parties of the contract express their … More
What is prenuptial agreement?
A settlement at the distribution of assets, liabilities, and issues referring to the custody of children if the wedding falls … More
QUASI-CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT, 1872
INTRODUCTION: Is a contract possible without offer, acceptance or consideration? If we look at today’s world, yes there can be … More
PRE-REQUISITES TO MAKE A VALID CONTRACT
Indian contracts acts, 1872 is one of the branch or mercantile law, or also known as commercial law. Contracts are … More