Section 67 Contract Act Explained: Acceptance must be absolute | Nyaya

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What does Section 67 of Contract Act say?

Section 67 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, states that in order to convert a proposal into a promise, the acceptance must be absolute and unqualified. The section further provides that a qualified acceptance is a counter-proposal. The Supreme Court of India has held that an acceptance which is not absolute and unqualified does not complete the contract. (Gajanan v. Purshottam, AIR 1963 SC 1043).

Indian StandardSection 67, Indian Contract Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Contract Act, 1872, § 67 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 67 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

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What is Section 67 of Contract Act?

Section 67 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Contract Act) defines and regulates "Acceptance must be absolute". The section states: Section 67 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, states that in order to convert a proposal into a promise, the acceptance must be absolute and unqualified. The section further provide...

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