Section 136 Contract Act Explained: Consideration must move at the desire of the promisor | Nyaya

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What does Section 136 of Contract Act say?

Section 136 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, states that 'the consideration must move at the desire of the promisor.' The consideration must be given at the desire of the promisor. The court in the case of Ram Chandra v. Jagdishwar, (1993) 2 SCC 22, held that the consideration must be given voluntarily and not under duress or coercion.

Indian StandardSection 136, Indian Contract Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Contract Act, 1872, § 136 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 136 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

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What is Section 136 of Contract Act?

Section 136 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Contract Act) defines and regulates "Consideration must move at the desire of the promisor". The section states: Section 136 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, states that 'the consideration must move at the desire of the promisor.' The consideration must be given at the desire of the promisor...

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