CAF-4 · Chapter 7 · Question 4 of 12
Azam promises to pay Babar Rs. 10,000 if Babar marries Chanda. Chanda marries David. What happens to the contract between Azam and Babar?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) It becomes void because the event (marriage to Babar) is now considered impossible.
Explanation
Under Section 34, if the event is the future conduct of a person, the event is considered impossible if that person does something that renders it impossible that he should so act.
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