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DOCTRINE OF CONSIDERATION: EVOLUTION, MEANING, & EXCEPTIONS IN CONTRACT LAW

Authors
Sohail Kales
National Law School of India University, Bengaluru
Published August 8, 2026
Volume Volume III
Issue Issue 10
DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21851484
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Sohail Kales (2026). DOCTRINE OF CONSIDERATION: EVOLUTION, MEANING, & EXCEPTIONS IN CONTRACT LAW. The Indian Journal for Research in Law and Management, Volume III(Issue 10). Retrieved from https://ijrlm.com/journal/doctrine-of-consideration-evolution-meaning-exceptions-in-contract-law/

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This article examines the doctrine of consideration in contract law by tracing its historical evolution, analysing its meaning and essential elements under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and discussing its statutory exceptions. It compares Indian and English legal approaches while highlighting the role of consideration in determining contractual enforceability and legal obligations.

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