alleryStart learning →Unlike English law, Indian law treats past consideration as:
AAn unlawful object
BValid consideration
CMerely voidable
DWholly invalid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Valid consideration
Section 2(d) uses the words has done or abstained, so an earlier act at the promisor's desire counts.
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