India: Litigation, Contracts and Force Majeure

Covid 19 has created unprecedented situations and the sports world has not remained untouched with its far-reaching impact. Covid 19 and resultant lockdowns and restrictions resulted into and created a certain 'blackout period' – during which literally nothing happened.

A contract is said to have been breached when the terms of the contract are violated or when the commitment made is broken.

The outbreak of COVID-19 has impacted almost all the sectors of the Indian economy, including the retail segment. While businesses have come to a standstill, retailers are struggling to find a way out from the losses that are now multiplying at a fast pace.