As of 8 November 2026, what is the territorial extent of the Indian Contract Act, 1872?
The 2019 reorganisation removed the former Jammu and Kashmir exception with effect from 31 October 2019. Section 1 now extends the Act to the whole of India.
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As of 8 November 2026, what is the territorial extent of the Indian Contract Act, 1872?
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Correct answer D
The 2019 reorganisation removed the former Jammu and Kashmir exception with effect from 31 October 2019. Section 1 now extends the Act to the whole of India.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 1 extends the Act to all of India, including Jammu and Kashmir.
Option B
The Act covers states as well as Union Territories.
Option C
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 removed the former territorial exception with effect from 31 October 2019.
Option D
Section 1 extends the Act to the whole of India.
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