Section 135 Contract Act Explained: Consideration need not precede promise | Nyaya

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What does Section 135 of Contract Act say?

According to Section 135 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, 'something which is done or abstained from, at the desire of the promisor, is a consideration for the promise, though done or abstained from, before the promise was made.' The consideration may precede or follow the promise. The Supreme Court in the case of M/s. Shakti Bhog Foods Ltd. v. Kola VC, (2005) 1 SCC 631, held that the consideration may be past, present, or future.

Indian StandardSection 135, Indian Contract Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Contract Act, 1872, § 135 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 135 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

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What is Section 135 of Contract Act?

Section 135 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Contract Act) defines and regulates "Consideration need not precede promise". The section states: According to Section 135 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, 'something which is done or abstained from, at the desire of the promisor, is a consideration for the promise, though don...

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