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Agreements the meaning of which is not certain, or capable of being made certain, are under Section 29
A{'text': 'Void', 'label': 'A'}
B{'text': 'Voidable', 'label': 'B'}
C{'text': 'Illegal', 'label': 'C'}
D{'text': 'Suspended', 'label': 'D'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. {'text': 'Void', 'label': 'A'}
1. Section 29 addresses uncertainty in the terms of an agreement.
2. Where the meaning is not certain nor capable of being made certain, the agreement is void.
3. Certainty may be established through custom, usage or extrinsic evidence in some cases.
4. Uncertainty as to a material term (e.g. price) defeats formation of a contract.
_Source: Indian Contract Act, 1872 (indiacode.nic.in), S. 29_
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