Law of Contract - 1, semester 1 LLB Examination, Mumbai University #law #mumbaiuniversity #legal

Mumbai University's LLB (1st Semester) Law of Contract syllabus covers general principles of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Sections 1-75), focusing on Offer & Acceptance, Capacity, Free Consent, Lawful Object/Consideration, Void Agreements, Quasi-Contracts, E-Contracts, Standard Form Contracts, and Breach/Remedies, alongside the Specific Relief Act, 1963, for a foundational understanding of contracts and relief mechanisms.  Here's a breakdown of the key topics: I. General Principles of Contract (Indian Contract Act, 1872) Introduction: History, nature, and contemporary relevance of contract law. Offer & Acceptance: Definition, essential elements, communication, revocation, general vs. specific offers, invitation to offer (e.g., tenders, auctions). Essential Elements of a Valid Contract: Agreement, Intention to Create Legal Relations, Lawful Consideration, Capacity of Parties, Free & Genuine Consent, Lawful Object, Certainty, Possibility of Performance, Writing & Registration (where required). Void & Voidable Contracts: Distinction and effects. Quasi-Contracts: Obligations resembling contracts (Sections 68-72). Contingent Contracts: Contracts depending on future uncertain events.  II. Special Types of Contracts