Sections
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Context
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Case Laws
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| PREAMBLE |
Preamble |
CaseLaw |
| 1 |
Short title |
CaseLaw |
| 2 |
Interpretation clause |
CaseLaw |
| 3 |
Communication, acceptance and revocation of proposals |
CaseLaw |
| 4 |
Communication when complete |
CaseLaw |
| 5 |
Revocation of proposals and acceptances |
CaseLaw |
| 6 |
Revocation how made |
CaseLaw |
| 7 |
Acceptance must be absolute |
CaseLaw |
| 8 |
Acceptances by performing conditions |
CaseLaw |
| 9 |
Promises, express and implied |
CaseLaw |
| 10 |
What agreements are contracts |
CaseLaw |
| 11 |
Who are competent to contract |
CaseLaw |
| 12 |
What is a sound mind for the purposes of contracting |
CaseLaw |
| 13 |
“consent” defined |
CaseLaw |
| 14 |
Free “consent” defined |
CaseLaw |
| 15 |
“coercion” defined |
CaseLaw |
| 16 |
“undue influence” defined |
CaseLaw |
| 17 |
“fraud” defined |
CaseLaw |
| 18 |
Misrepresentation |
CaseLaw |
| 19 |
Voidability of agreements without free consent |
CaseLaw |
| 20 |
Agreement void where both parties are under mistakes as to matter of fact |
CaseLaw |
| 21 |
Effect of mistakes as to law |
CaseLaw |
| 22 |
Contract caused by mistake of one party as to matter of fact |
CaseLaw |
| 23 |
What consideration and objects are lawful or what not |
CaseLaw |
| 24 |
Agreements void, if considerations and objects unlawful in part |
CaseLaw |
| 25 |
Agreement without consideration void, unless it in writing and registered, or is a promise to compensate for something done |
CaseLaw |
| 26 |
Agreement in restraint of marriage void |
CaseLaw |
| 27 |
Agreement in restraint of trade void |
CaseLaw |
| 28 |
Agreement in restraint of legal proceedings void |
CaseLaw |
| 29 |
Agreement void for uncertainty |
CaseLaw |
| 30 |
Agreements by way of wager void |
CaseLaw |
| 31 |
Contingent contract |
CaseLaw |
| 32 |
Enforcement of contracts contingent is an event happening |
CaseLaw |
| 33 |
Enforcement of contracts contingent on an event not happening |
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| 34 |
When event on which contract is contingent to be deemed impossible |
CaseLaw |
| 35 |
When contract become void which are contingent on happening of specified event within fixed time |
CaseLaw |
| 36 |
Agreement contingent on impossible events void |
CaseLaw |
| 37 |
Obligation of parties to contracts |
CaseLaw |
| 38 |
Effect of refusal to accept after performance |
CaseLaw |
| 39 |
Effect of refusal of party to perform promise wholly |
CaseLaw |
| 40 |
Person by whom promise is to be performed |
CaseLaw |
| 41 |
Effect of accepting performance from third person |
CaseLaw |
| 42 |
Devolution of joint liabilities |
CaseLaw |
| 43 |
Any one of joint promisors may be compelled to perform |
CaseLaw |
| 44 |
Effect of release of one joint promisor |
CaseLaw |
| 45 |
When a person has made a promise to two or more person jointly, than, unless a contrary intention appears from the contract |
CaseLaw |
| 46 |
Time for performance of promise where no application is to be made and no time is specified |
CaseLaw |
| 47 |
Time and place for performance of promise where time is specified and no application to be made |
CaseLaw |
| 48 |
Application for performance on certain day to be at proper time and place |
CaseLaw |
| 49 |
Place for performance of promise where no application to be made and no place fixed for performance |
CaseLaw |
| 50 |
Performance in manner or at time prescribed or sanctioned by promisee |
CaseLaw |
| 51 |
Promisor not bound to perform, unless reciprocal promisee ready and willing to perform |
CaseLaw |
| 52 |
Order of performance of reciprocal promises |
CaseLaw |
| 53 |
Liability of party preventing event on which the contract is to take effect |
CaseLaw |
| 54 |
Effect of default as to that promise which should be first performed, in contract consisting of reciprocal promises |
CaseLaw |
| 55 |
Effect of failure to perform at fixed time, in contract in which time is essential |
CaseLaw |
| 56 |
Agreement to do impossible act |
CaseLaw |
| 57 |
Reciprocal promise to do things legal, and also other things illegal |
CaseLaw |
| 58 |
Alternative promise, one branch being illegal |
CaseLaw |
| 59 |
Application of payment where debt to be discharged is indicated |
CaseLaw |
| 60 |
Application of payment, where debt to be discharged is not indicated |
CaseLaw |
| 61 |
Application of payment where neither party appropriates |
CaseLaw |
| 62 |
Effect of novation, rescission and alteration of contract |
CaseLaw |
| 63 |
Promisee may dispense with or remit performance of promise |
CaseLaw |
| 64 |
Consequences of rescission of voidable contract |
CaseLaw |
| 65 |
Obligation of person who has received advantage under void agreement or contract that becomes void |
CaseLaw |
| 66 |
Mode of communicating or revoking rescission of voidable contract |
CaseLaw |
| 67 |
Effect of neglect promises to afford promisor reasonable facilities of performance |
CaseLaw |
| 68 |
Claim for necessaries supplied to person incapable of contracting on his account |
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| 69 |
Reimbursement of person paying money due by another in payment of which be is interested |
CaseLaw |
| 70 |
Obligation of person enjoying benefit of non-gratuitous act |
CaseLaw |
| 71 |
Responsibility of finder of goods |
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| 72 |
Liabilities of person to whom money is paid or thing delivered by mistake or under coercion |
CaseLaw |
| 73 |
Compensation for loss or damage caused by breach of contract |
CaseLaw |
| 74 |
Compensation for breach of contract where penalty stipulated for |
CaseLaw |
| 75 |
Party rightfully residing contract entitled to compensation |
CaseLaw |
| 76 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 77 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
CaseLaw |
| 78 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
CaseLaw |
| 79 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 80 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 81 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
CaseLaw |
| 82 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 83 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 84 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 85 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
CaseLaw |
| 86 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 87 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 88 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 89 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 90 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 91 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 92 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 93 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 94 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 95 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 96 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 97 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 98 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 99 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 100 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 101 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
CaseLaw |
| 102 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 103 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 104 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
CaseLaw |
| 105 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
CaseLaw |
| 106 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 107 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
CaseLaw |
| 108 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 109 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 110 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 111 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 112 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 113 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 114 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
CaseLaw |
| 115 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 116 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 117 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 118 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
CaseLaw |
| 119 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 120 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 121 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 122 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 123 |
Repealed by the Sale of Goods Act 1930 |
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| 124 |
Contract of indemnity |
CaseLaw |
| 125 |
Rights of indemnity-holder when sued |
CaseLaw |
| 126 |
“contract of guarantee”, “surety”, “principal debtor” and “creditor” |
CaseLaw |
| 127 |
Consideration for guarantee |
CaseLaw |
| 128 |
Surety’s liability |
CaseLaw |
| 129 |
“continuing guarantee” |
CaseLaw |
| 130 |
Revocation of continuing guarantee |
CaseLaw |
| 131 |
Revocation of continuing guarantee by surety’s death |
CaseLaw |
| 132 |
Liability of two persons primarily liable, not affected by arrangement between them that one shall be surety on other’s default |
CaseLaw |
| 133 |
Discharge of surety by variance in terms of contract |
CaseLaw |
| 134 |
Discharge of surety by release or discharge of principal debtor |
CaseLaw |
| 135 |
Discharge of surety when creditor compounds with, gives time to, or agrees not to sue, principal debtor |
CaseLaw |
| 136 |
Surety not discharged when agreement made with third person to give time to principal debtor |
CaseLaw |
| 137 |
Creditor’s forbearance to sue does not discharge surety |
CaseLaw |
| 138 |
Release of one co-surety does not discharge others |
CaseLaw |
| 139 |
Discharge of surety by creditor’s act or omission impairing surety’s eventual remedy |
CaseLaw |
| 140 |
Rights of surety on payment or performance |
CaseLaw |
| 141 |
Surety’s right to benefit of creditor’s securities |
CaseLaw |
| 142 |
Guarantee obtained by misrepresentation invalid |
CaseLaw |
| 143 |
Guarantee obtained by concealment invalid |
CaseLaw |
| 144 |
Guarantee on contract that creditor shall not act on its until co-surety joints |
CaseLaw |
| 145 |
Implied promise to indemnity surety |
CaseLaw |
| 146 |
Co-sureties liable to contribute equally |
CaseLaw |
| 147 |
Liability of co-sureties bound in different sums |
CaseLaw |
| 148 |
Bailment, bailer, bailer |
CaseLaw |
| 149 |
Delivery to bailee how made |
CaseLaw |
| 150 |
Bailor’s duty to disclose faults in goods bailed |
CaseLaw |
| 151 |
Care to be taken by bailee |
CaseLaw |
| 152 |
Bailee when not liable for loss, etc, of thing bailed |
CaseLaw |
| 153 |
Termination of bailment by bailee’s act inconsistent with condition |
CaseLaw |
| 154 |
Liability of bailee making unauthorized use of goods |
CaseLaw |
| 155 |
Effect of mixture, with bailor’s consent, of his goods with bailee’s |
CaseLaw |
| 156 |
Effect of mixture, without bailor’s consent, when the goods can be separated |
CaseLaw |
| 157 |
Effect of mixture without bailor’s consent when the goods cannot be separated |
CaseLaw |
| 158 |
Repayment by bailor of necessary expenses |
CaseLaw |
| 159 |
Restoration of goods lent gratuitously |
CaseLaw |
| 160 |
Return of goods bailed on expiration of time or accomplishment of purpose |
CaseLaw |
| 161 |
Bailee’s responsibility when goods are not duly returned |
CaseLaw |
| 162 |
Termination of gratuitous bailment by death |
CaseLaw |
| 163 |
Bailor entitled to increase or profit from goods bailed |
CaseLaw |
| 164 |
Bailor’s responsibility to bailee |
CaseLaw |
| 165 |
Bailment by several joint owners |
CaseLaw |
| 166 |
Bailee not responsible on re-delivery to bailor without title |
CaseLaw |
| 167 |
Right of third person claiming goods bailed |
CaseLaw |
| 168 |
Right of finder of goods; may sue for specific reward offered |
CaseLaw |
| 169 |
When finder of thing commonly on sale may sell it |
CaseLaw |
| 170 |
Bailee’s particular lien |
CaseLaw |
| 171 |
General lien of bankers, factors, wharfingers, attorneys and policy-brokers, bankers, factors, wharfingers attorneys of High Court and policy-brokers may |
CaseLaw |
| 172 |
“pledge”, “pawnor” and “pawnee” defined |
CaseLaw |
| 173 |
Pawnee’s right of retainer |
CaseLaw |
| 174 |
Pawnee not to retain for debt or promise other than that for which goods pledged; presumption in case of subsequent advances |
CaseLaw |
| 175 |
Pawnee’s right as to extraordinary expenses incurred |
CaseLaw |
| 176 |
Pawnee’s right where pawnor makes default |
CaseLaw |
| 177 |
Defaulting pawnor’s right to redeem |
CaseLaw |
| 178 |
Pledge by mercantile agent |
CaseLaw |
| 179 |
Pledge where pawnor has only a limited interest |
CaseLaw |
| 180 |
Suit by bailor or bailee against wrong-doers |
CaseLaw |
| 181 |
Apportionment of relief or compensation obtained by such suits |
CaseLaw |
| 182 |
Agency and agents |
CaseLaw |
| 183 |
Who may employ agent |
CaseLaw |
| 184 |
Who may be an agent |
CaseLaw |
| 185 |
Consideration not necessary |
CaseLaw |
| 186 |
Agent’s authority may be expressed or implied |
CaseLaw |
| 187 |
Definitions of express and implied authority |
CaseLaw |
| 188 |
Extents of agent’s authority |
CaseLaw |
| 189 |
Agent’s authority in an emergency |
CaseLaw |
| 190 |
When agent cannot delegate |
CaseLaw |
| 191 |
“sub-agent” |
CaseLaw |
| 192 |
Representation of principal by sub-agent properly appointed |
CaseLaw |
| 193 |
Agent’s responsibility for sub-agent appointed without authority |
CaseLaw |
| 194 |
Relation between principal and person duly appointed by agent to act in business of agency |
CaseLaw |
| 195 |
Agent’s duty in naming such person |
CaseLaw |
| 196 |
Right of person as to acts done for him without his authority, effect of ratification |
CaseLaw |
| 197 |
Ratification may be expressed or implied |
CaseLaw |
| 198 |
Knowledge requisite for valid ratification |
CaseLaw |
| 199 |
Effect of ratifying unauthorized act forming part of a transaction |
CaseLaw |
| 200 |
Ratification unauthorized act cannot injure third person |
CaseLaw |
| 201 |
Termination of agency |
CaseLaw |
| 202 |
Termination of agency where agent has an interest in subject-matter |
CaseLaw |
| 203 |
When principal may revoke agent’s authority |
CaseLaw |
| 204 |
Revocation where authority has been party exercised |
CaseLaw |
| 205 |
Compensation for revocation by principal or renunciation by agent |
CaseLaw |
| 206 |
Notice of revocation or renunciation |
CaseLaw |
| 207 |
Revocation and renunciation may be expressed or implied |
CaseLaw |
| 208 |
When termination of agent’s authority takes effect as to agent, and as to third person |
CaseLaw |
| 209 |
Agent’s duty on termination of agency by principal’s death or insanity |
CaseLaw |
| 210 |
Termination of sub-agent’s authority |
CaseLaw |
| 211 |
Agent’s duty in conducting principal’s authority |
CaseLaw |
| 212 |
Skill and diligence required from agent |
CaseLaw |
| 213 |
Agent’s account |
CaseLaw |
| 214 |
Agent’s duty to communicate with principal |
CaseLaw |
| 215 |
Right of principal when agent deals on his own account in business of agency without principal’s consent |
CaseLaw |
| 216 |
Principal’s right to benefit gained by agent dealing on his own account in business of agency |
CaseLaw |
| 217 |
Agent’s right of retaining out of sums received on principal’s account |
CaseLaw |
| 218 |
Agent’s duty to pay sums received for principal |
CaseLaw |
| 219 |
When agent’s remuneration becomes due |
CaseLaw |
| 220 |
Agent not entitled to remuneration for business misconduct |
CaseLaw |
| 221 |
Agent’s lien on principal’s property |
CaseLaw |
| 222 |
Agent to be indemnified against consequences of lawful acts |
CaseLaw |
| 223 |
Agent to be indemnified against consequences of acts done in goods faith |
CaseLaw |
| 224 |
Non-liability of employer of agent to do a criminal act |
CaseLaw |
| 225 |
Enforcement and consequences of agent’s contract |
CaseLaw |
| 226 |
Enforcement and consequences of agent’s contract |
CaseLaw |
| 227 |
Principal how far bound when agent exceeds authority |
CaseLaw |
| 228 |
Principal not bound when excess of agent’s authority is not separable |
CaseLaw |
| 229 |
Consequences of notice given to agent |
CaseLaw |
| 230 |
Agent cannot personally enforce nor be bound by, contract on behalf of principal |
CaseLaw |
| 231 |
Right of parties to a contract made by agent not disclosed |
CaseLaw |
| 232 |
Performance of contract with agent supposed to be principal |
CaseLaw |
| 233 |
Right of person dealing with agent, personally liable |
CaseLaw |
| 234 |
Consequence of inducting agent or principal to on belief that principal or agent will be held exclusively liable |
CaseLaw |
| 235 |
Liability of pretended agent |
CaseLaw |
| 236 |
Person falsely contracting as agent not entitled to performance |
CaseLaw |
| 237 |
Liability of principal inducing belief that agent’s unauthorized acts were authorized |
CaseLaw |
| 238 |
Effect, on agreement of misrepresentation of fraud by agent |
CaseLaw |
| 239 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 240 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 241 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 242 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 243 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 244 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 245 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 246 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 247 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 248 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 249 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 250 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 251 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 252 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
CaseLaw |
| 253 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 254 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 255 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 256 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 257 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 258 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 260 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 261 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 262 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 263 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 264 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 265 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 266 |
Rep. by the Partnership Act, 1932 (IX OF 1932) |
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| 19-A |
Power to set aside contract induced by undue influence |
CaseLaw |
| 30-A |
Agreements collateral to wagering agreements void |
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| 30-B |
No suit for recovery of money commission etc in respect of void agreements |
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| 30-C |
Payment of guardian |
CaseLaw |
| 178-A |
Payment by guardian executor etc in respect of void agreement not to be allowed credit |
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| 2-A |
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CaseLaw |
| 194-B |
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