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Under Section 10, an agreement becomes a contract only if it satisfies which of the following?
A{'text': 'Written form only, notarised copy and three witnesses attesting', 'label': 'A'}
B{'text': 'Approval by an advocate of both sides in the presence of a notary', 'label': 'B'}
C{'text': 'Compulsory court registration and full payment of stamp duty', 'label': 'C'}
D{'text': 'Free consent, competent parties, lawful consideration, lawful object', 'label': 'D'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. {'text': 'Free consent, competent parties, lawful consideration, lawful object', 'label': 'D'}
1. Section 10 lists the four essentials for an agreement to be a contract.
2. Free consent of parties competent to contract.
3. A lawful consideration and a lawful object.
4. And the agreement must not be expressly declared void under the Act.
_Source: Indian Contract Act, 1872 (indiacode.nic.in), S. 10_
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