The question (15 marks)
Explain the forms in which an electronic contract is made and the law that decides whether such a contract binds. In doing so, discuss when acceptance is complete in an exchange conducted at a distance. (15 marks)
Unit I (salient features and formation of e-contracts, types); pack ch. 01, section 4 and case notes on Kedia and Trimex.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 1 · E-commerce, Electronic Contracts and the Scheme of the IT Act of Cyber Law.
Authorities you will need
- Information Technology Act
- Indian Contract Act
- Bhagwandas Goverdhandas Kedia v. M/s Girdharilal Parshottamdas & Co.
- Trimex International FZE Ltd. Dubai v. Vedanta Aluminium Ltd.
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