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Section 1 of The Sale of Goods Act, 1930
- (1)This Act may be called the 1*** Sale of Goods Act, 1930. 2[(2) It extends to the whole of India 3***.]
- (3)It shall come into force on the 1st day of July, 1930.
Summary
- The official name of this law is the Sale of Goods Act, 1930.
- This law applies to the entire territory of India.
- The Act officially started being used on July 1, 1930.
Practical examples
1Anil sells a bicycle to Sunil in Delhi on August 15, 2024, and this Act provides the rules for their transaction.
2A company in Mumbai signs a contract to buy steel from a factory in Gujarat, and the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, governs the legal requirements of that deal.
FAQ
1. What is the official title of the Act governing the sale of items in India?
The official title is the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, as stated in Section 1.
2. On what date did the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, come into force?
According to Section 1, the Act came into force on the 1st day of July, 1930.
3. Does the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, apply to all parts of India?
Yes, Section 1 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, specifies that it extends to the whole of India.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 1 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, when did the provisions of this law first become active?
Q2.According to Section 1 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, what is the geographical extent of the law?
Q3.Which part of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, provides its short title?
Q4.What happened to the word Indian in the original title of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930?