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jayasree g   29 August 2020

Contract act 1872

how many amendments were made so far in contract act


Quick Summary
The Indian Contract Act, 1872, was enacted on 25th April 1872. Since its inception, the Act has undergone numerous amendments and adaptations. The provided list details significant legislative changes, including the Specific Relief Act of 1877, various Indian Contract Amendment Acts, and adaptations to align with governmental changes and other related laws like the Sale of Goods Act and Indian Partnership Act.

 3 Replies

Isaac Gabriel (Advocate)     29 August 2020

Just like exam paper.

Dr J C Vashista (Advocate)     30 August 2020

It is same as you have studied, which you didn't.

minakshi bindhani   11 November 2021

As per your concerns!

The Indian Contract Bill having been passed by the legislature and received its assent on 25th April 1872. It came on the statute book as the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

List of Amending Acts and adaptation orders.
1) The specific Relief Act, 1877
2) The Indian Contract Act 1872 Amendment Act, 1886.
3) The Amending Act, 1891
4) The Indian Contract Amendment Act, 1899
5) The Repealing and Amending Act, 1914.
6) The Repealing and Amendment Act, 1917
7) The sale of Goods Act, 1930.
8) The Indian Contract Amendment Act, 1930
9) The Indian Partnership Act, 1932
10) The Government of India ( Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937
11) The Indian independence( Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order) 1948.
12) The Adaptation of Laws Orders, 1950
13) Part B States ( Laws) Act, 1951.
14) The Indian Contract ( Amendment) Act, 1996
15) The Banking Laws ( Amendment) Act, 2012

Hope it is useful
Regards
Minakshi Bindhani

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