Indian Contract Act, 1872

Section 25

Agreement made in restraint of marriage, void

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Provision: Section 25 of Contract Act
Act: Indian Contract Act, 1872
Classification: contract
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 25 of Contract Act say?

Section 25 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, provides that every agreement in restraint of the marriage of any person, other than a minor, is void. According to this section, 'Every agreement in restraint of the marriage of any person, other than a minor, is void.' The section aims to prevent agreements that restrict an individual's freedom to marry. However, an agreement in restraint of marriage of a minor is not void under this section. The court in the case of Mt. Bhartri v. Ram Swarup observed that an agreement that absolutely restrains a person from marrying is void, but an agreement that restricts a person from marrying a particular person is not necessarily void.

Indian StandardSection 25, Indian Contract Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Contract Act, 1872, § 25 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 25 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

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Common Questions about Section 25 Contract Act

What is Section 25 of Contract Act?

Section 25 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Contract Act) defines and regulates "Agreement made in restraint of marriage, void". The section states: Section 25 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, provides that every agreement in restraint of the marriage of any person, other than a minor, is void. According to this section, 'Ever...

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