Dividing the whole gamut of the law of contract into 21 chapters the Author has dealt with the subject with exhaustive illustrations and up to date decision of the Supreme Court, the different High Courts and the English decisions where necessary. The instant work presents critical analysis of different aspects of the law including the doctrine of consideration, the effect of fraudulent representation, the concept of mistake, public policy, promissory estoppel, frustration, illegal and unenforceable contracts, discharge of contract by performance, by breach, by impossibility and by agreement, remedies related thereto besides contingent and quasi-contracts, devolution of joint liabilities and so on.