Section3
The Indian Contract Act, 1872

Communication, acceptance and revocation of proposals

In force From 01 Sep 1872 Act 9 of 1872 As on 14 Oct 2026

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

Section 3 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with communication, acceptance and revocation of proposals. The communication of proposals the acceptance of proposals, and the revocation of proposals and acceptances, respectively, are deemed to be made by any act or omission of the party proposing, accepting or revoking by which he intends to communicate such proposal, acceptance or revocation, or which h The Act came into force on 01 Sep 1872.

The communication of proposals the acceptance of proposals, and the revocation of proposals and acceptances, respectively, are deemed to be made by any act or omission of the party proposing, accepting or revoking by which he intends to communicate such proposal, acceptance or revocation, or which has the effect of communicating it.

Section 3, The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act 9 of 1872).

Questions about Section 3

What does Section 3 of the Indian Contract Act deal with?

Section 3 of the Indian Contract Act is headed "Communication, acceptance and revocation of proposals". The communication of proposals the acceptance of proposals, and the revocation of proposals and acceptances, respectively, are deemed to be made by any act or omission of the party proposing, accepting or revoking by which he intends to communicate such proposal, acceptance or revocation, or which h

How do I find court cases under Section 3 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 3, section 3 Contract Act, section 3 of the Indian Contract Act. People searching for it also type contract law 3 elements. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 3 of the Indian Contract Act come into force?

Section 3 of the Indian Contract Act, cited as Contract Act 3, 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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