Law of Contract

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Contract of Indemnity in India: Definition, Scope, and Objectives

Contract of Indemnity in India: Definition, Scope, and Objectives

A comprehensive guide to the Contract of Indemnity under the Indian Contract Act, 1872. This blog breaks down Section 124, the nature of liability, and the core objectives of indemnity agreements in simple English with real-world examples.

Swati Bhardwaj·Mar 2, 2026·law-of-contract
Time and Place for Performance of Contract: Sections 46-50

Time and Place for Performance of Contract: Sections 46-50

Missing a deadline or delivering to the wrong location can lead to a breach of contract. Learn how Sections 46 to 50 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, define the legal requirements for the time and place of performance when a contract is silent.

Swati Bhardwaj·Feb 13, 2026·law-of-contract
VOID AGREEMENTS AND QUASI-CONTRACTS

VOID AGREEMENTS AND QUASI-CONTRACTS

In the intricate world of contracts, not all agreements are created equal. While some form the bedrock of legal enforceability, others are, from the very beginning, destined to be legally meaningless. This brings us to two crucial, yet distinct, concepts under the Indian Contract Act, 1872: Void Agreements and Quasi-Contracts.

Swati Bhardwaj·Jan 8, 2026·law-of-contract
ESSENTIALS OF A VALID CONTRACT

ESSENTIALS OF A VALID CONTRACT

Have you ever wondered why some promises are legally binding while others are just “talk”? In India, the line between a casual handshake and a legally enforceable agreement is drawn by the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (ICA).

Swati Bhardwaj·Jan 6, 2026·law-of-contract