State of West Bengal v. B.K. Mondal & Sons (Supreme Court, 5 Dec 1961) explained in simple language for Contract Law II. Even where the statutory form was not met, s. 70 can compel the State to pay for lawful, non-gratuitous work it accepted and enjoyed. Useful for LL.B., CLAT PG, UGC NET Law and judiciary exams.
Provisions: Contract Act s. 70; Govt. of India Act 1935 s. 175(3)
Citation: AIR 1962 SC 779
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