Contract Law in India: Express to Voidable

🏛️ Introduction Contracts are the lifeblood of any modern legal and commercial system. Whether it’s a simple transaction like buying groceries or a complex business deal involving multiple parties, contracts provide the structure, certainty, and legal enforceability needed to ensure that the expectations of all parties are clearly defined and protected. Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 , a contract is defined as an agreement enforceable by law. Every contract involves an offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual intent to enter into legal obligations. However, not all contracts are created the same . Depending on how they are formed or their enforceability, contracts can be broadly classified into Express, Implied, Void, and Voidable contracts . Understanding these distinctions is essential not only for lawyers and law students, but also for business owners, service providers, and even individuals who routinely enter into informal agreements in their day-to-day lives. A ...