Indian Contract Act, 1872

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Definition of Confidential Information Non-solicitation (in place of non-compete)Indemnity Force majeure Limitation of liability Payment terms Termination for cause Assignment Liquidated damages Confidentiality duration Return or destruction of materials Non-compete (post-employment)Representations & warranties Subcontracting Recitals (Background / "Whereas")Definitions (Defined Terms)Independent Contractor Status

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Landmark cases on this Act

Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose · 1903

An agreement with a minor is void ab initio — a foundational reading of who can enter a binding contract under the Indian Contract Act.

Lalman Shukla v. Gauri Dutt · 1913

You cannot accept an offer you did not know about — knowledge of the offer is essential to acceptance (and to claiming a reward).

Niranjan Shankar Golikari v. Century Spinning & Mfg. Co. · 1967

A negative covenant operating DURING employment (e.g. not to work for a competitor while employed) can be valid and is not necessarily a restraint of trade under s.27.

Superintendence Company of India v. Krishan Murgai · 1980

A restraint that operates AFTER employment ends is generally void under s.27 of the Indian Contract Act — a key point for post-employment non-compete clauses.

M.C. Chacko v. State Bank of Travancore · 1969

Restates the doctrine of privity of contract: a person who is not a party to a contract generally cannot sue to enforce its terms, subject to recognised exceptions.

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