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“A” promises, for no consideration, to give to “B” Rs. 1,000 (one thousand rupees). Under Section 25 of…

Section 25 generally makes an agreement without consideration void, subject to the specified exceptions. Illustration (a) treats the gratuitous promise to give ₹1,000 as…

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“A” promises, for no consideration, to give to “B” Rs. 1,000 (one thousand rupees). Under Section 25 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, this agreement is:

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Section 25 generally makes an agreement without consideration void, subject to the specified exceptions. Illustration (a) treats the gratuitous promise to give ₹1,000 as void. The facts do not establish any exception.

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Option A

Incorrect. An agreement made without consideration is void ab initio under Section 25 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, not merely voidable at the option of a party.

Option B

Correct. Under Section 25 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, an agreement made without consideration is void unless it falls within one of the statutory exceptions; Illustration (a) to Section 25 states verbatim: 'A promises, for no consideration, to give to B Rs. 1,000. This is a void agreement.'

Option C

Incorrect. Because the promise is gratuitous and unsupported by consideration or any exception under Section 25(1)-(3), it is not enforceable at law.

Option D

Lack of consideration is the issue. Writing alone would not bring this promise within a Section 25 exception.

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