Section 47 Contract Act Explained: Effect of promise not to do a thing which forms the consideration for the promise | Nyaya

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What does Section 47 of Contract Act say?

Section 47 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, addresses the effect of a promise not to do something that forms the consideration for the promise. According to this section, where a person has promised not to do a thing which he was not under any obligation to do, the promise is void, unless the promisee has given something in exchange for the promise.

Indian StandardSection 47, Indian Contract Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Contract Act, 1872, § 47 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 47 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

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What is Section 47 of Contract Act?

Section 47 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Contract Act) defines and regulates "Effect of promise not to do a thing which forms the consideration for the promise". The section states: Section 47 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, addresses the effect of a promise not to do something that forms the consideration for the promise. According to this section, where a ...

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