Lectures on Contracts 1: General Principles

Lectures on Contracts 1: General Principles by Rega Surya Rao is a compact, classroom-tested exposition of the foundational principles of contract law. Written in a clear, student-friendly style, this edition explains essentials, formation, consideration, capacity, consent, legality, and discharge, with structured lecture-style chapters that link doctrine to practical problems. Updated and reorganised for use in undergraduate and professional courses, the book balances authoritative statement of law with illustrative examples to help readers build a solid conceptual foundation.

Key Features:

• Revised 2nd edition with corrections and improved organization for classroom use.
• Concise lecture-style chapters arranged to mirror typical law-school syllabi and tutorials.
• Clear explanation of core doctrines: offer & acceptance, consideration, privity, capacity, consent, illegality, and performance & breach.
• Numerous illustrative examples and short problem questions for quick practice and self-assessment.
• Summary boxes and flowcharts at chapter-ends for rapid revision.
• References to leading Indian and common-law cases (selective, high-impact citations to guide deeper reading).
• Comparative footnotes highlighting notable differences between Indian law and other common-law jurisdictions where relevant.
• Exam-oriented focus: quick notes, probable questions, and tips for answering problem and theory questions.
• Accessible language suitable for first-year LLB students yet useful to practicing lawyers needing a refresher.

This book is aimed primarily at undergraduate law students (LL.B. 3-year and 5-year courses), law teachers and tutors, the book is also a handy revision and refresher resource for law exam candidates, judicial services aspirants, and practising lawyers who require a compact primer on general contract principles.