Which of the following is not true in case of wagering agreements?
The statement "The agreement is void because its object is unlawful" is not true, because wagering agreements are void under s.30 of the Indian Contract Act, not s.23; it is…
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Which of the following is not true in case of wagering agreements?
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Correct answer A
The statement "The agreement is void because its object is unlawful" is not true, because wagering agreements are void under s.30 of the Indian Contract Act, not s.23; it is correct that no suit lies on a wager, that sums won cannot be recovered and that a fresh promise to pay money won is also void.
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