Section 46 Contract Act Explained: Effect of promise to do a thing not done | Nyaya

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What does Section 46 of Contract Act say?

Section 46 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, deals with the effect of a promise to do something that has not been done. The section states that where a contract is made to do a thing which has already been done, the contract is void. However, if the contract was made to compensate the promisee for something that has already been done, the contract is valid.

Indian StandardSection 46, Indian Contract Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Contract Act, 1872, § 46 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 46 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

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What is Section 46 of Contract Act?

Section 46 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Contract Act) defines and regulates "Effect of promise to do a thing not done". The section states: Section 46 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, deals with the effect of a promise to do something that has not been done. The section states that where a contract is made to do a thi...

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