An agreement without consideration is generally void under Section 25 …

Question

An agreement without consideration is generally void under Section 25 unless

Accepted Answer

A. {'text': 'It is in writing, registered and rests on natural love and affection', 'label': 'A'}

1. Section 25 protects the doctrine that consideration is essential to a contract.
2. The exceptions require the agreement to be in writing and registered.
3. It must be made on account of natural love and affection between parties in near relation.
4. Two further exceptions: promise to compensate past voluntary services, and a promise to pay a time-barred debt.
_Source: Indian Contract Act, 1872 (indiacode.nic.in), S. 25_

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{'text': 'It is made orally at a rural fair or annual gathering', 'label': 'B'}

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{'text': 'It concerns transfer of immovable property valued below one lakh', 'label': 'C'}

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{'text': 'It is made in the physical presence of the district magistrate', 'label': 'D'}