Repealed
Section 97 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with repealed. [Sellers lien where payment to be made at future day, and buyer allows goods to remain in sellers possession.] Rep. The Act came into force on 01 Sep 1872.
[Sellers lien where payment to be made at future day, and buyer allows goods to remain in sellers possession.] Rep. by s. 65, ibid.
Section 97, The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act 9 of 1872).
Questions about Section 97
What does Section 97 of the Indian Contract Act deal with?
Section 97 of the Indian Contract Act is headed "Repealed". [Sellers lien where payment to be made at future day, and buyer allows goods to remain in sellers possession.] Rep.
How do I find court cases under Section 97 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 97, section 97 Contract Act, section 97 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 97 of the Indian Contract Act come into force?
Section 97 of the Indian Contract Act, cited as Contract Act 97, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 73. Compensation for loss or damage caused by breach of contract1822 words
- 23. What considerations and objects are lawful, and what not596 words
- 74. Compensation for breach of contract where penalty stipulated for577 words
- 28. Agreements in restraint of legal proceeding void512 words
- 25. Agreement without consideration, void, unless it is in writing and registered, or is a promise to compensate for something done, or is a promise to pay a debt barred by limitation law423 words
- 16. "Undue influence" defined397 words
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