Section242
The Indian Contract Act, 1872

Repealed

In force From 01 Sep 1872 Act 9 of 1872 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 9 of 1872 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 25 Apr 1872 In force 01 Sep 1872

Section 242 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with repealed. [Servant or agent remunerated by share of profits, not a partner.] Rep. The Act came into force on 01 Sep 1872.

[Servant or agent remunerated by share of profits, not a partner.] Rep. by s. 73 and the Second Schedule, ibid.

Section 242, The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act 9 of 1872).

Questions about Section 242

What does Section 242 of the Indian Contract Act deal with?

Section 242 of the Indian Contract Act is headed "Repealed". [Servant or agent remunerated by share of profits, not a partner.] Rep.

How do I find court cases under Section 242 of the Indian Contract Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Contract Act 242, section 242 Contract Act, section 242 of the Indian Contract Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 242 of the Indian Contract Act come into force?

Section 242 of the Indian Contract Act, cited as Contract Act 242, came into force on 01 Sep 1872, having been enacted on 25 Apr 1872. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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