ICA Chapter 1: Communication, Acceptance and Revocation of Proposals

Plain-language guide

What this part covers

Chapter I explains how proposals, acceptances and revocations are communicated and when each communication is complete. It also requires acceptance to be absolute and recognizes acceptance by conduct in the situations described by section 8.

Key provisions

  1. Section 3. Communication, acceptance and revocation of proposals
  2. Section 4. Communication when complete
  3. Section 5. Revocation of proposals and acceptances
  4. Section 6. Revocation how made
  5. Section 7. Acceptance must be absolute
  6. Section 8. Acceptance by performing conditions, or receiving consideration
  7. Section 9. Promises express and implied

Study check

Check proposal and acceptance

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  1. 1.What does section 7 require in order for acceptance to convert a proposal into a promise?
  2. 2.What can amount to acceptance under section 8?

Official reference: India Code, Legislative Department — checked: 29 September 2026.