1. Formation of Companies   1.1 History of Company Legislation in India | Company Law in India The evolution of company law in India has been significantly influenced by English laws. Some key milestones include: Companies Act, 1850 – The first company legislation in India, based on British laws, which introduced joint-stock companies. Companies Act,

INSURANCE CONTRACT | Format of Insurance Contracts  (As per the Indian Contract Act, 1872 & Applicable Insurance Laws in India)     This Insurance Contract (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on [Date], at [Place], by and between: Insurer: [Insurance Company Name], a company registered under [Applicable Law], having its registered office at [Address], (hereinafter

CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING CONTRACT  (As per the Indian Contract Act, 1872 & Other Applicable Laws in India)   Format of Construction & Engineering Contracts : This Construction & Engineering Contract (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on [Date], at [Place], by and between: Employer/Client: [Full Name/Company Name], a [individual/company] registered under [Applicable Law], having its

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (IPR) AGREEMENT (As per the Indian Contract Act, 1872 & Applicable Intellectual Property Laws in India) Format of Intellectual Property Contracts : This Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Agreement is made and entered into on [Date], at [Place], by and between: Owner/Assignor: [Owner’s Full Name/Company Name], a [individual/company] registered under [Applicable Law], having

LOAN AGREEMENT | Format of Loan & Financial Contracts (As per the Indian Contract Act, 1872 & Other Applicable Laws)   This Loan Agreement is made and entered into on [Date], at [Place], by and between: Lender: [Lender’s Full Name], a [individual/company/bank/financial institution] registered under [Applicable Law], having its registered office at [Address] (hereinafter referred

REAL ESTATE SALE AGREEMENT | Format of Real Estate Contracts (As per the Indian Contract Act, 1872 & Transfer of Property Act, 1882) Format of Real Estate Contracts | This Real Estate Sale Agreement is made and entered into on [Date], at [Place], by and between: Seller: [Seller’s Full Name], a [individual/company] registered under [Applicable

SERVICE AGREEMENT (As per the Indian Contract Act, 1872)   Format of Service Contracts | This Service Agreement is made and entered into on [Date], at [Place], by and between: Service Provider: [Service Provider’s Name], a company/individual registered under [Applicable Law], having its registered office at [Address] (hereinafter referred to as the “Service Provider”). Client:

SALE OF GOODS AGREEMENT  (As per the Indian Contract Act, 1872 & Sale of Goods Act, 1930) Format of Sale of Goods Contracts : This Sale of Goods Agreement is made and entered into on this [Date], at [Place], by and between: Seller: [Seller’s Name], a company/individual registered under [Applicable Law], having its registered office

Format of a Business Contract as per the Indian Contract Act, 1872 A business contract should be drafted carefully, ensuring clarity, legality, and enforceability. While the Indian Contract Act, 1872 does not prescribe a fixed format, a well-structured business contract generally includes the following essential components: BUSINESS AGREEMENT/CONTRACT | Format of a Business Contract  

This case deals with the legality of wagering agreements under Indian contract law. Gherulal Parakh and Mahadeodas Maiya entered into a business arrangement involving speculation in forward contracts related to commodities. The transactions were of a speculative nature, meaning they involved betting on future price fluctuations rather than actual delivery of goods. Later, disputes arose,

This case deals with remoteness of damages in contract law. Hadley & Co., a milling business, owned a flour mill. The mill’s crankshaft broke, and they needed a replacement. They hired Baxendale, a carrier from Pickford & Co., to transport the broken shaft to the manufacturer for a replacement. Hadley told Baxendale that the shaft

This case deals with the intention to create legal relations in contract law. Mr. Balfour and Mrs. Balfour were a married couple who lived in Sri Lanka (then Ceylon). In 1916, they went to England on leave. However, due to Mrs. Balfour’s health issues, she remained in England while Mr. Balfour returned to Sri Lanka.

This case deals with communication and acceptance of an offer in contract law. Gauri Dutt, a businessman, sent his servant, Lalman Shukla, to search for his missing nephew. After Lalman had already left to search, Gauri Dutt announced a reward for anyone who found and brought back the missing boy. Lalman eventually found and returned

This case deals with the competency of minors in contract law under Indian law. Dharmodas Ghose, a minor (below 18 years old), took a loan of ₹20,000 from Brahmo Dutt, a moneylender, by mortgaging his property. At the time of the transaction, the attorney of Brahmo Dutt was aware that Dharmodas Ghose was a minor.

Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. was a company that manufactured and sold a product called the “Carbolic Smoke Ball,” which was claimed to prevent influenza and other diseases. The company published an advertisement stating that they would pay £100 to anyone who used the smoke ball as directed and still contracted influenza. The advertisement also stated