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Assume the ordinary requirements of a contract are satisfied apart from consideration. Which promise is…

Section 25(3) requires the time-barred debt promise to be in writing and signed by the person to be charged or a duly authorised agent. The other promises fit the exceptions…

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Assume the ordinary requirements of a contract are satisfied apart from consideration. Which promise is unenforceable for want of consideration under section 25 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872?

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Section 25(3) requires the time-barred debt promise to be in writing and signed by the person to be charged or a duly authorised agent.

The other promises fit the exceptions for natural love and affection between near relations and compensation for a prior voluntary act.

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Option A

A registered written promise based on natural love and affection between near relations falls within section 25(1).

Option B

Section 25(3) requires a signed written promise to pay a time-barred debt. An oral promise without fresh consideration is insufficient.

Option C

Section 25(2) covers a later promise to compensate someone who voluntarily did something for the promisor.

Option D

Section 25(2) and illustration (d) cover a parent’s promise to pay the expenses of someone who supported the parent’s infant child.

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