This document provides an overview of electronic contracts (e-contracts) under Indian law. It discusses the formation, validity, and issues related to e-contracts such as misrepresentation, incorporation of standard terms, and governing legislation. The key points covered include: 1. The various modes of e-contract formation including email, websites, and online agreements. 2. Potential issues in e-contract formation like misrepresentation, incorporation of standard terms, and enforceability. 3. Applicable Indian laws governing e-contracts like the Information Technology Act of 2000. 4. Landmark cases from India and other jurisdictions that have addressed challenges in e-contract formation and validity. 5. Remedies

1. LAW OF CONTRACT
PRESENTATION
Second Assignment
V.Mathini

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HotmailCorp v Van Money Pie Inc, 1998 WL
Specht v Netscape Communications Corp, 5 July 2001 Newyork times Website
ProCD Inc. v. Zeidenberg, 86 F.3d 1447 (7th Cir. 1996)
Hill v. Gateway 2000, Inc., 105 F.3d 1147 (7th Cir. 1997) Summary
M.A. Mortenson Company, Inc., v. Timberline Software Corp., 970 P.2d 803
(Wash.App. 1999)
Minnesota v. Granite Gate Resorts, Inc., 569 N.W.2d 715(Mn. App. Ct. 1997)
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UNCITRAL Model Law on E-Commerce 1996
Uniform Computer Transaction Act 1999 – United States of America
Electronic Transaction Act 2000 – Australia
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Information Technology Act 2000 – India
Electronic Transaction Ordinance 2002 – Pakistan
Electronic Transaction Act 1998 – Singapore ( Repeal and Re enact in 2010)
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Asian Paint Industries Ltd v Insurance Corporation of Ceylon Ltd, [1992] 1SLR 270
Retwatte v Goonesekara
Haneef v Dingiiri Amma 41 N.L.R 15,
Sumanasiri Fernando and another v P.Lambert Fernando ad another (1986) C.A.L.R
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Electronic Transaction Act 19 of 2006
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7. Breach of E-Contract in Srilanka
 Consumer Protection Authority
 Unlawful enrichment - Payment Devices Frauds Act No.30 of 2006
Computer Crime Act No.24 of 2007
Payment and settlement systems Act No.28 of 2008
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