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An alternative promise has one lawful branch and one unlawful branch. Assuming the lawful branch is…

Section 58 preserves the lawful alternative and bars enforcement of the unlawful alternative.

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An alternative promise has one lawful branch and one unlawful branch. Assuming the lawful branch is otherwise valid, what can be enforced under the Indian Contract Act, 1872?

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Section 58 preserves the lawful alternative and bars enforcement of the unlawful alternative.

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Option A

Section 58 excludes enforcement of the unlawful branch.

Option B

Section 58 preserves the enforceability of the lawful branch of an alternative promise.

Option C

The unlawful alternative does not bar enforcement of the otherwise valid lawful branch.

Option D

The unlawful branch is unenforceable.

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