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  1. Assignment of contract

    It is covered in Section 37 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. The Section provides that a party can dispense the performance of the contract by the assignment of it to a third party. This concept can also be found in the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. The use of assignments has increased tremendously in recent times owing to the financial and ...

  2. Assignment of Contract

    Section 37 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, enables the parties to dispense the performance by way of the contract's Assignment. Apart from conforming with the Indian Contract Act, 1872, there are exceptional circumstances where the contract assignment must be duly stamped in conformity with the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899.

  3. Sub-contracting and Assignment : Resolving the Legal Conundrum

    Assignment. Assignment of contract refers to an act of transferring contractual rights and liabilities under the contract to a third party with other party's concurrence. Section 37 of the India Contract Act, 1872 ("Contract Act") enables the contracting parties to dispense with the performance of a contract by way of an assignment.

  4. Subcontracting v. Assignment

    ASSIGNMENT. Assignment of contract refers to an act of transferring contractual rights and liabilities under the contract to a third party with other party's concurrence. Section 37 of the India Contract Act, 1872 ("Contract Act") enables the contracting parties to dispense with the performance of a contract by way of an assignment. While the ...

  5. Does the Assignment of a Contract Assign the Arbitration Agreement: The

    Under the Indian Contract Act 1872 ("ICA"), an arbitration agreement is a distinct and separate contract. Like all other contracts, it can be transferred by way of assignment to third parties under Section 37 of the ICA. The Supreme Court of India in Khardah Company Ltd vs Raymon & Co. (India) Private Ltd has held... Continue reading

  6. PDF Assignment of Rights and Its Practical Relevance in Financial

    Assignments of receivables out of transactions are growing at an astronomical rate; in the world of finance the intricacies of such transactions are of immense importance. Notice should be taken of the fact that the concept of assignment is embedded both in the Indian Contract Act, 1872 and Transfer of Property Act, 1882, in form and content.

  7. assignment-of-contract

    The legal documents provided outline the following key principles regarding the assignment of contracts under Indian law: 1. **Assignment of Rights vs. Obligations**: - Assignment of a contract can involve the transfer of either the rights or the obligations under the contract [Indira Devi VS Veena Gupta - Supreme Court, P. Seshareddy (D) Rep ...

  8. Assignment or Transfer Contracts

    An assignment agreement must be in conformity with the Indian Contract Act, 1872 and if required, must be duly stamped, when required, as per the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899. Specific laws governing specific forms of IP provide in detail about when, how and to what extent assignment of rights is permitted under the law.

  9. Assignment of Contracts

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  10. Assignment in Arbitration: Scope and Issues in India

    Assignment in Arbitration: An Overview. Arbitration is a separate contract by the separability principle as envisaged under section 16(1)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. An assignment of a contract might result from a transfer either of the rights or of the obligations thereunder.

  11. Assignment clause: stating intent clearly in contract is the best policy

    The judicial trend in India has reiterated this position and laid down that rights under a contract are capable of assignment unless (a) the contract is personal in nature; or (b) the rights are ...

  12. Sample Format of Assignment Agreement

    Assignment Agreement - Through an assignment agreement, the assignee steps into the shoes of the assigner in reference to the contract in question. 9870310368 ; 8860712800; ... READ Banker's Right to Lien under Section 171 of the Indian Contract Act. Second Step: Execute the contract to assign.

  13. Assignment under Insurance Policies

    1.5. Assignment under various laws in India. There is no separate law in India which deals with the concept of assignment. Instead, several laws have codified it under different laws. Some of them have been discussed as follows: 1.5.1. Under the Indian Contract Act. There is no express provision for the assignment of contracts under the Indian ...

  14. Importance of Assignment Agreements under Intellectual Property Laws in

    An assignment agreement is an intellectual property (IP) transaction that deals with the ownership and disposition of intellectual property rights as well as with the control over the use of or access to intellectual property. ... The Indian Contract Act, 1872 does contain certain provisions which indirectly refer to assignment yet it does not ...

  15. PDF Intellectual property right assignments Q&A: India

    No income tax is chargeable in India on an assignment of IP rights if the assignor is a foreign corporation or individual. IP rights are intangible assets under Indian tax law. The situs of an IP right is deemed to be the situs of the owner of the right. Therefore, a transfer of IP rights owned by a foreign national will not be regarded as a

  16. assignment+of+a+contract

    But such restrictions are strictly construed, and California courts have developed a assignment of a contract assignment of of contract (1962). " [ A] provision in a contract or a rule of law against assignment does not preclude the assignment of money due or to become due under the contract or of money damages for the breach of the contract ."

  17. Assignment Agreement Of Asset Reconstruction Companies: To Be ...

    The rights/interest under an assignment agreement are detailed under Section 5 of Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 ("SARFAESI Act"). While such acquisition, the said agreement must also meet the standards of the Indian Contract Act of 1872 ("Act") in order to be legitimate.

  18. PDF Indian Contract Act, 1872 Descriptive Question & Answer Notes

    Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 ("Act") an agreement becomes a contract when it fulfills certain essential elements, transforming it from a mere agreement to a legally enforceable contract. A contract is an agreement which gives rise to obligations which are recognized by law. Section 2 (h) of the Act defines contract as "An agreement ...

  19. Assignment Agreements and Indian IP laws

    Assignment in the context of intellectual property is the transfer of all the intellectual property rights held by a registered user (or creator, only in cases of copyrightable works) to another party. Assignment agreements are usually in writing and are duly signed by the assignee and the assignor. The Indian Contracts Act of 1872 provides the ...

  20. PDF Law of Assignment of Receivables

    A contract is a bunch of mutual rights and obligations. Assignment of a contract would mean assignee steps in the shoes of the assignor and assumes all the rights and obligations of the assignor. For example: X enters into a contract of sale with Y where X is the seller. The contract would obviously provides for rights and obligations of either ...

  21. assignment+of+liabilities+of+contract

    On the other hand, rights under a contract are assignable, unless the contract is p...under the law or under an agreement between the parties.The doctrine of assignment is also known to the insurance law and an assignment of the policy is a transfer of the contract...Khardah Company Ltd. v. Raymon & Co. (India) Private Ltd. and Company, AIR ...

  22. Assignment Agreement (India)

    India Assignment Agreement. This agreement is used when one party (the assignor) agrees to assign a contract, or the rights in a contract, or another income/object to a second party (the assignee). In exchange for the assignment, the assignee may give the assignor money or personal property, or forgive a debt or obligation. Simply answer the ...

  23. Angels Promote Another Key Prospect Acquired at Trade Deadline

    Baumann, 28, was traded to the Angels for cash at the trade deadline by the Giants, who designated him for assignment three days prior. Since moving to Anaheim, the reliever made 10 appearances ...

  24. Okert designated for release or assignment, Twins select contract of

    The Minnesota Twins announced Saturday that a contract was selected for Scott Blewett from Triple-A St. Paul. Blewett, a right-handed pitcher, will be making his second stint with the Twins this ...

  25. India, US Sign Two Defence Deals During Indian Defence Minister's

    India and the US have signed two key agreements as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh began his official visit to Washington to further boost the comprehensive global strategic partnership between the two countries. The agreements signed on Thursday pertain to the Security of Supplies Arrangement and a Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Assignment of Liaison Officers.

  26. India, US sign 2 key agreements to boost def-industrial ties

    India and the US have signed two key agreements to enhance their defence-industrial cooperation, supply chain resilience, and military liaison. ... The other was a MoU on "assignment of military ...

  27. Infielder Recently Cut By Dodgers Signs With Giants

    Former Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Cavan Biggio has signed with the San Francisco Giants on a minor league contrac t, per MLB transactions.The Dodgers designated Biggio for assignment earlier ...

  28. Rajnath Singh US visit: India, US ink 2 key defence ...

    "Two important documents have been signed in Washington DC as Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh's visit to the United States begins. Senior defence officials from both sides concluded the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA), and Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Assignment of Liaison Officers," the Defence Ministry posted on X along with some photographs of the event.

  29. India, US sign key defence supply pact as Rajnath Singh begins 4-day

    As Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached Washington DC on a four-day official visit, India and US on Thursday signed two key pacts — a non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) and a Memorandum of Agreement regarding Assignment of Liaison Officers. The SOSA will mandate the US and India ...

  30. India, US sign key defence agreements during Defence ...

    It also mentioned that the Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Assignment of Liaison Officers was signed by Joint Secretary of International Cooperation Vishwesh Negi for India and Dr. Ely ...