Satyabrata Ghose v. Mugneeram Bangur
AIR 1954 SC 44 · Supreme Court of India
Frustration depends on whether the foundation of the contract is destroyed, not on physical impossibility alone.
Unit III · Law of Contract – I
Frustration, breach and anticipatory breach
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Contract Act, 1872 | 39 | Refusal to perform wholly |
| Indian Contract Act, 1872 | 56 | Agreement to do impossible act; frustration |
Landmark cases
Taylor v. Caldwell
(1863) 3 B & S 826 · Queen's Bench
Destruction of the subject-matter without fault discharges both parties.