1The Contract Act, 1872

( ACT NO. IX OF 1872 )

10. What agreements are contracts

11. Who are competent to contract

12. What is a sound mind for the purposes of contracting

13. "Consent” defined

14. "Free consent" defined

15. "Coercion" defined

16. "Undue influence" defined

17. "Fraud" defined

18. "Misrepresentation" defined

19. Void ability of agreements without free consent

19A. Power to set aside contract induced by undue influence

20. Agreement void where both parties are under mistake as to matter of fact

21. Effect of mistakes as to law

22. Contract caused by mistake of one party as to matter of fact

23. What considerations and objects are lawful and what not

Void Agreements

24. Agreements void, if considerations and objects unlawful in part

25. Agreement without consideration void, unless it is in writing and registered, or is a promise to compensate for something done, or is a promise to pay a debt barred by limitation law

26. Agreement in restraint of marriage void

27. Agreement in restraint of trade void Saving of agreement not to carry on business of which good- will is sold

28. Agreements in restraint of legal proceedings void Saving of contract to refer to arbitration dispute that may arise Suits barred by such contracts Saving of contract to refer questions that have already arisen

29. Agreements void for uncertainty

30. Agreements by way of wager void Exceptions in favour of certain prizes for horse-racing. Section 294A of the Penal Code not affected

30A. Agreements collateral to wagering agreements void

30B. No suit for recovery of money, commission etc., in respect of void agreements

30C. Payment by guardian, executor, etc., in respect of void agreements not to be allowed credit

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