Multiple choice

An agreement made without consideration is valid under Section 25 of The Indian Contract Act, 1872 if

  1. the agreement is expresses in writing.

  2. the agreement is made on account of natural love and affection or the parties to the agreement stand in a near relation to each other.

  3. the document is registered under the law for the time being in force for registration of such document.

  4. all of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Section 25 of Indian Contract Act provides exceptions where agreements without consideration are valid. These include: (1) written and registered agreements made out of natural love and affection between near relatives, (2) written and registered promises to compensate for past voluntary services, and (3) written and registered promises to pay time-barred debts. All conditions in A, B, and C are valid exceptions.

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