Under section 26 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, what is the status of an agreement restraining an…

Section 26 declares an agreement restraining the marriage of a person other than a minor void. That is the specific consequence being tested.

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Under section 26 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, what is the status of an agreement restraining an adult's marriage?

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Correct answer C

Section 26 declares an agreement restraining the marriage of a person other than a minor void. That is the specific consequence being tested.

Option A

Section 26 makes the agreement void outright.

Option B

The provision does not condition invalidity on a permanent restraint.

Option C

Section 26 declares such an agreement void.

Option D

Consideration does not override the statutory bar.