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

Section 40 identifies who must perform a promise, including personal performance where the parties so intend. Compensation for breach is addressed in section 73, rather than…

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

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Section 40 identifies who must perform a promise, including personal performance where the parties so intend. Compensation for breach is addressed in section 73, rather than section 40. Voidability for absence of free consent belongs to section 19, rather than section 40. Lawful consideration and object are addressed in section 23, rather than section 40.

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Option A

Section 40 identifies who must perform a promise, including personal performance where the parties so intend.

Option B

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

Option C

Voidability for absence of free consent belongs to section 19, rather than section 40.

Option D

Lawful consideration and object are addressed in section 23, rather than section 40.

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