alleryStart learning →How does English law treat past consideration, in contrast to Indian law?
AValid in both England and India
BInvalid in both England and India
CInvalid in England, valid in India
DValid in England, invalid in India
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Invalid in England, valid in India
English courts reject past consideration, whereas the Indian Contract Act accepts it, which is the key difference between them.
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