Undue Influence

Undue Influence under the Indian Contract Act, 1872: Ensuring Fairness in Contractual Consent

Undue Influence under the Indian Contract Act, 1872: Ensuring Fairness in Contractual Consent Author: Yashoda RajputStudent, Sage University Bhopal —————————————————————————————————————- 3 Quick Takeaways 1. Undue influence under Section 16 doesn’t require threats — it operates through relationships of trust and authority where one party dominates the other’s decision-making. 2. Once a dominant relationship and an […]

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Doctrine of Unconscionability in Standard Form Contracts

Doctrine of Unconscionability in Standard Form Contracts Author: Akansha AlangeStudent, Amity university, Mumbai —————————————————————————————————————- KEY TAKEAWAYS ABSTRACT Standard form contracts are universally used in modern commercial transactions. These contracts provide efficiency and consistency by saving time, resources, and legal expenses. However, the lack of negotiation means the party possessing greater bargaining power frames the terms

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BEYOND THE HANDSHAKE: THE LEGAL MECHANICS OF FREE CONSENT

BEYOND THE HANDSHAKE: THE LEGAL MECHANICS OF FREE CONSENT Author: Khan Husnaara khatoon Iqrar AhmedStudent, Amity Law School, Mumbai —————————————————————————————————————- Quick Takeaways INTRODUCTION The principle of voluntary consent is fundamental to contemporary contract law. Beyond adhering to legal protocols, it upholds the notion that agreements should genuinely reflect the voluntary consent of all parties involved.

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