Section 8 The Indian Contract Act, 1872
Section 8 – The Indian Contract Act, 1872
📘 Title:
“Acceptance by performing conditions, or receiving consideration”
📜 Bare Act Text of Section 8:
“Performance of the conditions of a proposal, or the acceptance of any consideration for a reciprocal promise which may be offered with a proposal, is an acceptance of the proposal.”
✅ Explanation in Simple Terms:
Section 8 explains that a proposal (offer) can be accepted not only in words but also through action — by:
Fulfilling the conditions laid out in the proposal, or
Accepting consideration (payment/reward) for a reciprocal promise.
➡️ This kind of acceptance is called implied acceptance, as it's not verbal or written but inferred from conduct.
🧑⚖️ Example:
Performance of condition:
A says to B, “If you deliver 100 bricks to my house by Sunday, I’ll pay you ₹2,000.”
B delivers the bricks by Sunday.
Even though B never said “yes,” his action is treated as acceptance of the offer.
Acceptance of consideration:
A offers to pay B ₹5,000 if B paints A’s house.
B takes the ₹5,000 and starts painting.
B’s acceptance of money and performance makes the contract valid under Section 8.
🔍 Key Takeaways:
Acceptance need not always be expressed in words — actions can also form a valid contract.
The section is particularly useful in contracts involving services, tenders, or rewards.
However, mere silence is not acceptance — action is necessary.
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