Interpreting law, through text and context

The first thing to note is that contractual relationships in India are governed by the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Why do we even have such an old enactment governing the bedrock of business relationships? The answer lies in the stability of the law which has withstood the dynamic nature of commerce and technology.

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eYLS (Yale Law School)
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2025-06-06
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Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
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Interpreting law, through text and context

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Abstract

The first thing to note is that contractual relationships in India are governed by the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Why do we even have such an old enactment governing the bedrock of business relationships? The answer lies in the stability of the law which has withstood the dynamic nature of commerce and technology.

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