« The book contains chapters on quasi-contracts, indemnification contracts, security, deposit, pledge and agency. There are also many references to English as well as Indian cases and laws. The Law on Specific Relief Measures has been fundamentally amended. Previously, specific facilitation was a discretionary remedy. Now it has been elevated to the position of a general remedy. The usual practice of awarding damages and granting a certain benefit on an exceptional basis was abolished with the enactment of the Specific Reparations Amendment Act 2018. This amendment gave the courts greater discretion to grant a particular service and made the specific performance of the contract a general rule rather than an exception subject to certain limited reasons. In addition, the amendment also provides, inter alia, for the substituted performance of the contract and allows the courts to call on experts on certain issues. Dr.

Avtar Singh`s Manual on Contract law and specific remedies deals with the Contracts Act of 1872 and the Specific Relief Measures Act of 1963. The purpose of the Contracts Act is to establish principles for the formation of contractual relations and to provide for recourse to claim damages in the event that a party fails to comply with its contractual obligations. The Specific Reparations Act provides that remedies oblige the parties to fulfil their actual contractual obligations and not to get rid of them by paying only compensation for their acts. Avtar Singh`s Law of Contract and Specific Relief is an authoritative and researched book on the subject. The book deals with the intricacies of contract law in a simple and clear style. It covers many newly developed areas of contract law that are of practical and academic importance. Dr. Avtar Singh`s work on contracts has been praised by readers and examiners in India and abroad for the clear formulation of the principles, the plain language, the current jurisprudence and the material it contains.

This seventh edition has been completely revised and updated. The work provides condensed information on all essential legal provisions and court decisions. The principles resulting from court decisions have been elaborated and disclosed to the reader. « . Avtar Singh, a respected author » – Law Books in Review, U.S.A. This work reveals the rich experience and pragmatic approach of the author, which makes the book indispensable for the legal fraternity and students. The book is highly admired and read by students, lawyers, judges, academics and researchers, and praised by critics in India and abroad. This book is highly recommended for students of law, business and management; those who pass competitions, and for those who take courses such as ICWA, CA and CS. A new feature added to this issue is a short list chapter by chapter of articles published in various legal journals. The full text of these articles is available in SCC`s online® web edition. — Malaya Law Review (Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore) 11th set-off agreement12.

Warranty 13. Deposit 14. Promise 15. Agency « . The most authoritative book that can now be carried in your pocket. Treated intracoccia briefly and without complications. Niyati Pandey, Assistant Professor of Law, GNLU, Gujarat « .. Very good quality book useful for understanding the concepts of contract law. – Dr. Rakesh Kumar Handa, Assistant Professor of Law, USLLS, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. « . Dr.

Avtar Singh is a well-known, academic personality. The clear concept, simple language and updated cases make his book popular with readers. Kusum Lata, Assistant Professor at Delhi University of Technology. Dr. Avtar Singh`s Manual on Contract Law and Specific Reparations deals with the Contracts Act 1872 and the Specific Relief Act, 1963. Dr. Avtar Singh writes with an ease and simplicity that catches the reader`s attention… – Cochin University Law Review 1. Agreement, contract and proposal 2. Acceptance 3. Consideration 4. Contractual capacity 5. Free consent 6.

Error 7. Legality of object 8. Performance of the contract 9. Dismissal by default 10. Some relationships are similar to those created by contract 556 The current thirteenth edition of the book has been fully revised by Professor Rajesh Kapoor and updated with current jurisdictions and legislative changes, including the Specific Reparations (Amendment) Act 2018. Here are the notable features of this new edition: « . Avtar Singh shows incredible ability. It has the merit of presenting a complete picture that reflects the clarity of thought and analysis of the subject. – Lex and Juris Table of cases 1. Agreement, contract, proposal and adoption 2. Consideration 3.

Contractual capacity 4. Free consent 5. Legality of object 6. Performance of the contract 7. Indemnity contract 8. Warranty 9. Deposit 10. Promise11. Agency 12. Specific Relief Measures Act 1963″.

The clarity of the concepts is good, the language used in the book is excellent » – Dr. V. Visalakshi, Associate Professor (Law), Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University. « This book on contract law by Avtar Singh, a respected author, is more comprehensive than an equivalent American book in that it covers additional topics such as the agency, some aspects of partnerships, bank guarantees, and deposits. »