🏛️ The Promise Paradox: When Life Interrupts Contracts

🌟 Imagine you've hired a famous artist to paint your portrait, but they fall ill before completing it. Can their assistant finish the work? Or what if you ordered thousands of kilos of sweets for a festival, but the supplier passes away - who delivers your order?

💡 What You'll Discover:

• 🔍 The crucial difference between "personal" and "general" contracts that changes everything
• ⚖️ Why some promises die with the person, while others live on through representatives
• 🎯 How **Section 40** and **Section 41** of the **Indian Contract Act, 1872** decide who must fulfill broken promises
• ✨ The "intention of parties" test that courts use to solve these puzzles

🚀 Real-World Scenarios Explored:

• 💎 The **Rice Supplier Case** - Why commodity contracts survive death
• ⭐ The **Artist's Portrait Dilemma** - When personal skill makes all the difference
• 🎨 The **Software Developer Question** - Is coding personal or transferable?
• 🏢 **Gig Economy Challenges** - How Uber and Swiggy fit into century-old contract law

🎓 Perfect For:

• 🏢 Business owners drafting service contracts
• 💼 Freelancers understanding their obligations
• 📚 Anyone curious about how promises work in law
• 🤝 People making important agreements

🎙️ By the end, you'll know exactly how to structure your contracts to avoid the heartbreak of broken promises - and understand why some commitments are truly irreplaceable while others can live on forever!