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A promises to give B ₹1,000. B gives no consideration and none of the exceptions in section 25 of the…

An agreement without consideration is void unless a statutory exception applies. Illustration (a) gives the example of a bare promise to pay ₹1,000.

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A promises to give B ₹1,000. B gives no consideration and none of the exceptions in section 25 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 applies. What is the effect of the promise?

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Correct answer A

An agreement without consideration is void unless a statutory exception applies. Illustration (a) gives the example of a bare promise to pay ₹1,000.

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Option A

The general rule in section 25 makes an agreement without consideration void.

Option B

The rule makes the agreement void from the outset and does not give B an election.

Option C

Certainty about the amount does not supply consideration.

Option D

A demand alone does not supply consideration or bring the promise within an exception.

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