Section 69 Contract Act Explained: Promises, express and implied | Nyaya

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What does Section 69 of Contract Act say?

Section 69 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, states that a promise may be express or implied. The section further provides that an express promise is one which is made in words, while an implied promise is one which is inferred from the circumstances of the case. The Supreme Court of India has held that an implied promise is as binding as an express promise. (Fateh Chand v. Bal Kishan Das, AIR 1963 SC 1405).

Indian StandardSection 69, Indian Contract Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Contract Act, 1872, § 69 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 69 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

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What is Section 69 of Contract Act?

Section 69 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Contract Act) defines and regulates "Promises, express and implied". The section states: Section 69 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, states that a promise may be express or implied. The section further provides that an express promise is one which is made in words, wh...

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