Contents: Part I GENERAL PRINCIPLES 1. Agreement, Contract and Proposal 2. Acceptance 3. Consideration 4. Capacity to Contract 5. Free Consent 6. Mistake 7. Legality of Object 8. Discharge of Contract 9. Discharge by Breach 10. Certain Relations Resembling Those Created by Contract Part II SPECIFIC CONTRACTS 11. Contract of Indemnity 12. Guarantee 13. Bailment 14. Pledge 15. Agency Part III LAW OF SPECIFIC RELIEF 16. Specific Relief Act, 1963 Contract and Specific Relief by Dr. Avtar Singh is an authoritative and most sought after book on the subject. The book deals with the intricacies of contract law in a straightforward and lucid style. The book covers many new developing areas in contract law which are of practical and academic importance. The current twelfth edition of the book has been thoroughly revised and updated by the author. The book covers recent decisions on issues arising out of modern day trade and commerce, which have thereby contributed to the development of the law on the subject. For example, whether an agreement entered into by e-mail process, though not signed by parties has binding effect; whether BCCI can have an interest in events organised by the Board; whether pledgee’s right for his dues prevails over all other rights and claims; and whether privity of contract is necessary for seeking specific performance.