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Each agreement is in writing and signed by the person to be charged. Which agreement can be enforceable…

Section 25(3) permits a debtor or authorised agent to sign a written promise to pay all or part of a debt that would otherwise be enforceable but for limitation. Sections…

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Each agreement is in writing and signed by the person to be charged. Which agreement can be enforceable under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, assuming no special statutory rule applies?

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Section 25(3) permits a debtor or authorised agent to sign a written promise to pay all or part of a debt that would otherwise be enforceable but for limitation. Sections 26, 27 and 30 make the other described agreements void.

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Option A

Section 26 makes the restraint of an adult’s marriage void.

Option B

Section 27 makes this bare trade restraint void. The facts provide no applicable exception.

Option C

Section 30 makes an ordinary wager void.

Option D

Section 25(3) permits a written and signed promise to pay a debt otherwise recoverable but for limitation.

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