Q.54
Evidence Act & Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam Medium Knowledge-Based

The Indian Contract Act, 1872, provides for specific situations where an agree- ment without consideration is not void. Which of the following agreements is valid despite the lack of fresh consideration ?

A An oral promise by ‘A’ to pay ‘B’ 5000 for a service ‘B’ voluntarily rendered to ‘A’ last month.
A written and registered promise by a husband, out of natural love and affection, to transfer a property to his wife. Answer
C A promise to subscribe 1 lakh to a public charitable fund.
D A promise made by a minor upon attaining majority to pay a debt incurred during his 39 minority.
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Under Section 25 of the Indian Contract Act, agreements without consideration are void EXCEPT three situations: (1) natural love and affection between near relations IF in writing and registered, (2) promise to compensate for past voluntary service, (3) promise to pay a time-barred debt IF in writing. Option B (written + registered promise from husband out of natural love) perfectly fits exception (1).

At a Glance
Subject Evidence Act & Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
Difficulty Medium
Answer (B) Knowledge-Based
Paper AIBE XX — November 2025
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