The Sale of Goods Act, 1930

This edition of The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (Act 3 of 1930), updated with The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (Act 34 of 2019) and the latest statutory modifications, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as professionals in law, commerce, and business transactions.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes and statutory referencing. It sets out the legal framework governing the sale and purchase of goods, defining the rights, duties, and liabilities of buyers and sellers in commercial transactions.

The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:

• Formation of the contract of sale and conditions and warranties

• Transfer of property in goods and risk

• Performance of the contract, delivery, and acceptance of goods

• Rights of unpaid sellers, including lien, stoppage in transit, and resale

• Remedies available to both buyers and sellers in case of breach

• Applicability of the Act to different kinds of goods and transactions

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• AIBE aspirants seeking a statutorily accurate and updated resource

• Law students and academicians studying contract and commercial laws

• Practising advocates advising on business transactions and disputes

• Traders, business owners, and corporate legal teams ensuring compliance

• Policymakers and consultants engaged in commercial law reforms

Whether used in the exam hall, in business negotiations, or in legal practice, this updated text delivers the full legislative authority of The Sale of Goods Act, 1930, as it applies in 2025.