DOCTRINE OF QUANTUM MERUIT UNDER INDIAN CONTRACT ACT

Abstract

There is a risk of violation of the contract when parties enter into a contract and a breach of a contract will occur for several reasons. It is important that the remedies should either be rendered or should be issued by any Court in order for any violation of a contract to happen. From the five remedies available to the aggrieved party, one is a quantum meruit suit. A solution which is available under Indian contract law is Quantum meruit. The whole concept behind this solution is that the work they have done should be paid to a worthy party and another party should not be unjustly enriched by the former party's act. 'Quantum meruit' is a Latin word meaning 'what one has won.' So, what this essentially means is that the amount of work that is carried out should be accounted for by a person who deserves to be paid for his services. Applying this solution in a suit includes a detailed understanding of quantum meruit and its nature. Also, the usage of quantum meruit should be understood as to when and when this can be done or when the aggrieved party can use it. Under the Indian Contract Act, the concept is also incorporated. In this review paper the researcher will discuss the meaning; concept and relevant cases related to doctrine of the Quantum Meruit.