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Research Paper Volume 9 Issue 1 1473 - 1497 February 18, 2026

E-Contracts in the Commercial World

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Anjali Sharma
LL.M. Student at Anangpuria Law School, Haryana, India
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Dr. Karan Singh Gaur
Assistant Professor at Anangpuria Law School, Haryana, India
Abstract

Electronic contracts play a transformative role in the modern commercial world by enabling businesses to operate efficiently in a digitally driven economy. By allowing agreements to be formed, executed, and enforced through electronic means, e-contracts eliminate geographical barriers and significantly reduce time, cost, and administrative burdens associated with traditional paper-based contracts. They facilitate seamless commercial transactions across sectors such as e-commerce, banking, insurance, and digital services, thereby supporting the expansion of global trade. E-contracts also enhance business scalability by enabling standardization, automation, and real-time record-keeping, which improves transparency and accountability. With the integration of secure electronic authentication methods and digital signatures, e-contracts ensure legal certainty while maintaining contractual integrity. In an era characterized by rapid technological innovation and increasing reliance on online platforms, electronic contracts have become indispensable tools for fostering commercial certainty, operational flexibility, and economic growth, making them a foundational component of contemporary commercial transactions.

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International Journal of Law Management and Humanities, Volume 9, Issue 1, Page 1473 - 1497
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