Books on Contract Law
Books on Contract Law - A list of the Best Books on Law of Contract has been provided in this article.
The Indian Contract Act, 1872 is the primary subject for every law student and this subject is mainly taught to law students in the initial years either 1st or 2nd semester of the LL.B. degree course in our Law School.
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| Books on Contract Law |
The Indian Contract Act, 1872 primarily deals with the General Principles of Contract, Essential Elements of a Valid Contract, Agreements of Contract contract, Contingent Contracts, Quasi Contracts, Discharge of Contract, Remedies for Breach of Contract, Special Contract etc.
Best Contract Law Books for LL.B. students have been provided under this article given as below;
Bare Act - The Indian Contract Act, 1872
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| Indian Contract Act, 1872 |
The Indian Contract Act, 1872 - Bare Act is the key to understanding the basics of the Law of Contracts. Each and every line in the bare act is enacted by the British Imperial Legislative Council. Though the language in the bare front is tough if you are a beginner and if you have a good command of the English language then it will definitely help you to get good marks in the subject of law contracts.
To get good marks in this subject it is important to understand each and every line of the bare act. If you study the law of contracts you must need to be aware of the sections which are mentioned in the bare act. Dissections in the barrack are more important along with illustrations which are mostly asked in your law exams.
However, the Indian Contract Act 1872 contains sections, illustrations and some landmark cases on contract law which are mentioned below in the footnotes of your bare act.
Law of Contracts and Specific Relief Act by Dr Avtar Singh
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| Law of Contracts and Specific Relief Act by Dr Avtar Singh |
Here we have provided a standard book on the law of contracts which is written by Dr Avtar Singh. This is the favourite book of law students and most of the teachers in law school recommend their students to refer to this book.
This is the most favourable book for law students because of the language and writing style used in this book, which will help the students understand easily.
Another reason for this book to be famous is that this book is an elementary of the Indian Contract Act, 18872 which widely covers the practical and academic portions of this law in a very detailed way.
Also, this book comes with Contract - I and Contract - II which also contains the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 and the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 along with the Specific Relief Act, 1963.
Indian Contract Act by R.K. Bangia
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| Law of Contracts by R.K. Bangia |
Law of Contracts by R.K.Bangia is good and comprehensive for the students who were studying the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
The R.K. Bangia's Law of Contracts book is divided into two parts i.e. Contract - I and Contract - II.
- R.K Bangia's Contract - I cover the General Principles of contract provided under sections 1 to 75 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
- R.K Bangia's Contract - II covers the Special Contracts i.e. Indemnity & Guarantee, Bailment & Pledge and Contract of Agency along with the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 and the Indian Partnership Act, 1930.
Pollock & Mulla The Indian Contract & Specific Relief Acts 16Th Edition ( Set Of 2 Volume)
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| Pollock & Mulla The Indian Contract & Specific Relief Acts |
Pollock & Mulla The Indian Contract & Specific Relief Acts 16Th Edition ( Set Of 2 Volume) is a complete set of books for the study of contracts and related acts. Mulla and Pollock's Law of Contract deals with The Indian Contract Act, 1872, The Sale of Goods Act, 1930, The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 and The Specific Relief Act, 1963.
Therefore, if you want to do deep research on the law of contracts then you should buy this book for better research and a better understanding of the provisions of the law of contracts.
However, this book is not recommended by law professors for undergraduates because this is very vast and deep, but if you want extra knowledge then you may refer to this book. But, most of the professors do not recommend this book for law students.
Law of Contract I and II by Dr. S.S. Srivastav
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| Law of Contract I and II by Dr. S.S. Srivastav |
This book is recommended for undergraduates. If you want to learn the Law of Contracts for an easy language and better understanding of the concept of the law of contracts then we will recommend this book to law students.
Law of Contract I and II by Dr. S.S. Srivastav is easy for first-year law students as it explains Contract Law from the primary and very easy concepts with simple language.
However, most of the law professors recommend this book for law students for higher ranking and will definitely help you to score in your semesters
This book contains;
- Law of Contracts I and II
- Specific Relief Act
- Sale of Goods Act
- Indian Partnership Act
- Negotiable Instruments Act
Law of Contract I and II by G.C.V. Subba Rao
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| Law of Contract I and II by G.C.V. Subba Rao |
Law of Contract I and II by G.C.V. Subba Rao, this book comes in two-part which cover all the essential parts of the contract along with the Indian Partnership Act, 1930, the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 and the Specific Relief Act, 1963 in a very precise manner.
This book can use as a reference book in your law school. If you go through this context of the book you will find how the author covers every detail of the contracts in a very specific and easy manner.
Lexis Nexis's The Law of Contract by P.C. Markanda
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| Lexis Nexis's The Law of Contract by P.C. Markanda |
This book is covered under 2 Volumes. Again, we can say that this book is for research purposes on the concepts and the legal principles of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 along with the international case laws in a very comprehensive manner. However, this book contains all the landmark judgments from the U.S.A, U.K, Canada etc.
This book focuses on the underlying concepts and principles behind the various clauses in the building and construction of the contracts, supporting them with domestic and international case laws to explain the practical side of the subject.
The Lexis Nexis's The Law of Contract by P.C. Markanda, this book recommended and mostly used by litigators, law firms, advocates, legal consultants, arbitrators, research scholars, and even in some academies like dissertations etc. This book covers the legal provisions relating to Contracts with Governments, Commercial and Business Transactions, Negotiations, Tenders, Blacklistings etc.
Mulla's Indian Contract Act, 1872 by Sir Dinshaw Fardunji Mulla
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| Mulla's Indian Contract Act, 1872 |
Mulla's Indian Contract Act, 1872 by Sir Dinshaw Fardunji Mulla is a very affordable academic book for law students. The feature of this book is that it will clear all the basic concepts and doubts of first-year law school students regarding the Law of Contracts. This book is published by Lexis Nexis.
Taxman's Law of Contract by Dr. Rajni Malhotra Dhingra
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| Taxman's Law of Contract by Dr. Rajni Malhotra Dhingra |
Taxman's Law of Contract by Dr. Rajni Malhotra Dhingra is the book recommended to law students for revision purposes only. This is the book for needing a quick and authentic revision of the Law of Contracts then we recommend this book to law students for revision purposes only.
This book presents the Law of Contracts in a very simple and precise manner and to make readers understand the basic rationality of each and every provision of the Law of Contracts along with illustrations and recent judgments.
These books were mostly preferred by lawyers, advocates even academicians as it contains every basic statutory provision along with recent case laws and their judgments.
This book comes in two parts -
- The Indian Contract Act, 1872 and
- The Specific Relief Act, 1963.
Contract Law in India: Text and Cases by Akhileshwar Pathak
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| Contract Law by Akhileshwar Pathak |
Contract Law in India: Text and Cases by Akhileshwar Pathak is a book that thoroughly analyses the fundamental concepts and principles of the Law of Contracts. The main feature of this book is that it avoids the standard manual style of exposition of law.
The illustrations given in this book clarify not just the law but also the conceptual basis for the law.
This book has been divided into six parts;
- Formation of Agreement,
- Consideration,
- Setting the Contract Aside,
- Void Contracts,
- Discharge of Contracts,
- Restitution,
- Breach of Contract and
- Remedies for Damages