Taxmann's Indian Contract Act 1872 – Bare Act with Section Notes

Indian Contract Act 1872 [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann presents a thorough and updated text of the Act as currently in force. Alongside the wholly amended bare act text, it includes concise yet insightful section-wise notes. These notes clarify legal concepts, highlight key judgments, and provide interpretative guidance. This book aims to help readers understand the law's letter and spirit by integrating the legislative text with plain-language commentary.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Law Students & Educators – Offers a convenient reference for classroom study, assignments, and exam preparation
• Legal Practitioners – Ideal for advocates, in-house counsel, or corporate lawyers who regularly deal with contractual matters and need quick access to statutory provisions and relevant insights
• Judicial Aspirants – Serves as a handy compendium for those preparing for judicial service examinations or other competitive exams with law-based syllabi
• Corporate & Compliance Professionals – Assists anyone drafting, reviewing, or negotiating commercial contracts by ensuring alignment with statutory requirements
• Business Owners & Entrepreneurs – Helps non-legal professionals grasp the fundamentals of contract law for day-to-day commercial dealings

The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Indian Contract Act [Act No. 9 of 1872], with the following noteworthy features:

• [Section-by-Section Clarity] Each section of the Indian Contract Act is followed by notes that explain its scope, elements, and implications in a straightforward manner
• [Updated Amendments] Incorporates all relevant changes up to the 2025 edition, ensuring readers remain current with modifications in the law
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [Easy Reference] A comprehensive Subject Index aids in quick navigation, enabling users to locate specific legal concepts, sections, and topics
• [Practical Insights] Where appropriate, the notes highlight leading case laws and doctrinal clarifications, illustrating how courts have interpreted various provisions
• [User-friendly Format] Printed in a clear, reader-friendly layout, making it easy to compare the original statutory language with the explanatory notes.

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Main Bare Act Provisions – Each section of the Indian Contract Act is printed in statutory form, preserving legal authenticity
• Section Notes – Placed immediately below each section; includes interpretative notes, major case references, and cross-references to other relevant statutes or sections
• Illustrations & Examples – Wherever the law or notes provide official or explanatory illustrations, they are demarcated for better comprehension
• Subject Index – Final segment that consolidates topics, simplifying the reader's navigation to any part of the text