Is It Legal to Have a Verbal Agreement in India?” – When ‘Word of Mouth’ Meets Law! π£️⚖️ Client Question: "We made a deal over coffee and sealed it with a handshake. Is a verbal agreement even valid under Indian law?" Let’s clear the air: Yes, verbal agreements can be legally valid in India! But before you rush off making million-rupee handshake deals, here’s the catch... ☕π€ π Top Keywords: Verbal Agreement India, Oral Contracts Indian Law, Legal Validity Verbal Deal, Indian Contract Act #VerbalAgreement #OralContractIndia #HandshakeDeals #LegalContractIndia #LexisAndCompany π️ What Makes a Verbal Agreement Legally Binding? According to the Indian Contract Act, 1872 , a contract can be oral or written , as long as it includes: ✅ An offer and acceptance ✅ Intention to create legal obligation ✅ Lawful consideration (something of value exchanged) ✅ Free consent of parties involved ✅ Legal purpose So technically, that coffee-shop deal is valid. ☕πΌ But can yo...
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