Introduction to Wagering Agreement The primary meaning of ‘wagering’ is staking something of value upon the result of some future uncertain event, such as a horse race, or upon the ascertainment of the truth concerning some past or present event, such as the population of a city. Section 30 of the Contract Act, of 1872, expressly declares wagering agreements void.
Fraud in Contract law is one of the factors that can cause the free consent for the agreement between two parties. Relevant Provision: Sections 17 and 19 of the Contract Act, 1872. Meaning of Fraud: Fraud means “a misrepresentation made recklessly by without belief in its truth to induce another person to act.”. Definition of Fraud: (i) “False statement or
In a contract, there are certain rights and obligations on the parties to the contract. When these rights and obligations come to an end, it is known as the discharge of the contract, or the contract is terminated. Relevant Provisions: Section 37, 38, 62, and 63 of the Contract Act, 1872. Meaning of Discharge of Contract: Both employers and employees