A and B both being majors, A promises to pay B Rs. 1000 if B never marries anyone. Now the agreement
Question and options
A and B both being majors, A promises to pay B Rs. 1000 if B never marries anyone. Now the agreement
- is a valid contingent contract
- is a contract uberrimae fidei
- is void as it is in restraint of marriage
- is a valid contract though in restraint of marriage as both A and B are majors
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - is void as it is in restraint of marriage
Section 26 of the Contract Act makes void every agreement in restraint of the marriage of any person other than a minor. An agreement that B shall never marry, in return for money, restrains B's marriage and is void; the parties being majors makes no difference, and it is neither a valid contingent contract nor a contract uberrimae fidei.
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