The mother owed Rs. 10,000 to her daughter. But the Limitation Act has barred this debt. The mother signs a written promise to pay Rs. 3,000 on account of the debt. In his case which one of the following is correct?

Option A: There is no contract as the debt is already barred by limitation and so it cannot be revived by a subsequent promise

Option B: There is no contract because the mother has promised to give only a part of the debt

Option C: This is a contract because there is a natural love and affection relation and the promise is in writing and signed

Option D: This is enforceable against the mother because such a promise is valid and binding under the Indian Contract Act.

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

Section 25 of Contract Act.

Sample Mock Tests for Practice

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