Multiple choice

Which of the following case laws relate to the definition of contract of sale?

  1. Rajlikhee Devi v. Bhoot Nath, 1900

  2. State of Madras v.Gannon Dunkerly and Co. Limited, 1958

  3. Khawaja Md. Khan v. Hussaini Begum, 1910

  4. Suppu Ammal v. Subramanian, 1910

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B Correct answer
Explanation

State of Madras v. Gannon Dunkerly and Co. Limited (1958) is a landmark case defining contract of sale under Indian law. The Supreme Court held that a works contract involves both sale of goods and provision of services, establishing important principles for distinguishing sale from service contracts for taxation purposes.