Sale of Goods Act, 1930 · Chapter VI: Suits for Breach of the Contract
Section 57: Damages for non-delivery
Where the seller wrongfully neglects or refuses to deliver the goods to the buyer, the buyer may sue the seller for damages for non-delivery.
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