The Sale of Goods Act, 1930
Carves out the special law of sale of movable goods, originally part of the Indian Contract Act, including conditions, warranties, and unpaid-seller's rights.
- Sections
- 66
- Chapters
- 7
- Tier
- Tier 1
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What this Act says
Carves the special rules for buying and selling movable goods out of the Contract Act — title, delivery, conditions, warranties and the unpaid seller's rights.
Penalties
What happens if you break it
Breach of a condition by the seller
§12, §13Buyer may reject the goods and treat the contract as repudiated, or claim damages.
Breach of warranty by the seller
§12(3), §59Buyer cannot reject the goods, but can claim damages.
Buyer wrongfully refuses to accept and pay
§45–54Seller may sue for price (§55) or for damages for non-acceptance (§56); unpaid seller has lien, stoppage and resale rights.
Headline offences only — not exhaustive. For the full text and every section, open the source PDF or the official link below.
Key Sections & Penalties
Sale of Goods Act at a Glance
| Section | Type | Provision | Applicability | Details / Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| §4 | structural | Sale and agreement to sell | - | Administrative / Structural |
| §14 | structural | Implied undertaking as to title | - | Administrative / Structural |
| §15 | structural | Sale by description | - | Administrative / Structural |
| §16 | structural | Implied conditions as to quality or fitness | - | Administrative / Structural |
| §12, 13 | civil | Breach of a condition by the seller | - | Buyer may reject the goods and treat the contract as repudiated, or claim damages medium RISK |
Maximum punishments as prescribed by the Act. Actual sentencing depends on facts, prior convictions and judicial discretion.
Sources
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Source PDF
Sale of Goods Act, 1930.pdf
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About this Act
Quick facts
- Year
- 1930
- Sections
- 66
- Chapters
- 7
- Tier
- Tier 1