LexisNexis’s Pollock & Mulla: The Indian Contract Act, 1872 – 17th Edition 2025 is one of the most authoritative and celebrated commentaries on Contract Law in India, trusted for decades by courts, legal practitioners, academicians, and students alike. Regarded as a classic legal text, this commentary combines scholarly depth, judicial authority, and practical insight, making it indispensable for anyone dealing with contract law.

This latest 17th Edition (2025) has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate recent Supreme Court and High Court judgments, evolving commercial practices, and contemporary interpretations of contractual principles under Indian law.

Authoritative Commentary on the Indian Contract Act, 1872

The book provides a section-wise, analytical, and exhaustive commentary on every provision of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Each section is explained with:

• Historical background and legislative intent

• Clear exposition of legal principles

• Judicial interpretation supported by landmark and recent case laws

• Comparative references where relevant

The commentary ensures both conceptual clarity and practical applicability, making complex contractual doctrines accessible and precise.

Extensive Case Law Analysis

A defining strength of Pollock & Mulla is its unmatched case law compilation and analysis. The 17th Edition includes:

• Latest rulings of the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts

• Detailed discussion of leading and landmark judgments

• Cross-references to related statutory provisions and judicial precedents

This makes the book a reliable courtroom companion and an essential research tool for litigation and advisory work.

Coverage of Core and Advanced Contract Law Topics

The book comprehensively deals with:

• Formation of contracts and essential elements

• Free consent, coercion, undue influence, fraud, and misrepresentation

• Void, voidable, and contingent contracts

• Performance, discharge, and breach of contracts

• Remedies for breach including damages, compensation, and specific relief

• Indemnity, guarantee, bailment, pledge, and agency

The treatment of these topics reflects modern commercial realities, making the book highly relevant for corporate and commercial law practice.

Updated for Contemporary Legal Practice

The 2025 edition reflects:

• Changing judicial trends in commercial and contractual disputes

• Developments in arbitration, infrastructure contracts, government contracts, and corporate transactions

• Practical interpretation aligned with present-day litigation and drafting requirements

Its structured presentation ensures ease of reference, making it suitable for quick consultation as well as in-depth study.

Who Should Use This Book

This authoritative commentary is ideal for:

• Advocates and senior counsels handling contract, commercial, and corporate matters

• Judges and judicial officers

• Law firms and in-house legal teams

• Law professors, researchers, and postgraduate students

• Candidates preparing for judicial services, LL.M., and professional examinations