alleryStart learning →Which view of past consideration does Indian law take?
AIt is valid consideration
BIt is void in all cases
CIt is valid only for gifts
DIt is valid only in writing
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It is valid consideration
Unlike English law, the Indian Contract Act lets consideration be past, present or future, so a past service at the promisor's desire counts.
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