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"A" promises for no consideration to give to "B" Rs. 1000 (one thousand rupees). The agreement is:

Under s.25 of the Indian Contract Act, an agreement made without consideration is void unless it falls within a recognised exception, such as a promise in writing out of…

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"A" promises for no consideration to give to "B" Rs. 1000 (one thousand rupees). The agreement is:

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Under s.25 of the Indian Contract Act, an agreement made without consideration is void unless it falls within a recognised exception, such as a promise in writing out of natural love and affection between near relatives, so A's gratuitous promise to pay B is void, not merely voidable or unenforceable for want of writing.

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