| Option | How to Obtain | Cost | Legality | |--------|---------------|------|----------| | | Purchase the e‑book version or request an institutional subscription. | ₹1,200‑₹2,500 (depending on edition) | Fully legal; you receive a licensed PDF. | | University Library | Many Indian law schools and research institutions provide PDF access through their digital libraries (e.g., NALSAR, NLU Delhi). | Free for enrolled students/faculty | Legal under the library’s licensing agreement. | | National Digital Library of India (NDLI) | Search for “Law of Contract Krishnan Nair” – some editions are available for free download under the NDLI’s open‑access policy. | Free | Legal if the PDF is tagged as open‑access. | | JSTOR / Google Books Preview | Limited preview pages (often enough for quick reference). | Free (limited) | Legal preview; not a full PDF. | | Second‑Hand Bookstores | Purchase a physical copy and use a personal scanner for personal study (no distribution). | ₹300‑₹600 | Legal if you own the physical book; scanning for personal use is permissible under Indian copyright law (fair dealing for private study). |
Concluding Note
While Nair is excellent for theory and deep concepts, Avtar Singh is better for concise bullet points. Use Nair’s PDF to understand why a contract is void; use Avtar Singh to memorize the list.
Overview
Overview
To understand why you need this book (regardless of PDF or physical copy), here is a structural breakdown of Krishnan Nair’s masterpiece.
Use the PDF for quick revision on your phone while commuting. Use the physical book (or paid eBook) for deep study at your desk.