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What is the subject of section 40 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872?

Section 40 identifies the person by whom a promise is to be performed. Compensation for breach is principally addressed in section 73, rather than section 40. Voidability…

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What is the subject of section 40 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872?

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Section 40 identifies the person by whom a promise is to be performed. Compensation for breach is principally addressed in section 73, rather than section 40. Voidability for absence of free consent is addressed in section 19, rather than section 40. Lawfulness of consideration and object is addressed in section 23.

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Option A

Section 40 identifies the person by whom a promise is to be performed.

Option B

Compensation for breach is principally addressed in section 73, rather than section 40.

Option C

Voidability for absence of free consent is addressed in section 19, rather than section 40.

Option D

Lawfulness of consideration and object is addressed in section 23.

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