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An agreement in restraint of marriage, i.e. which prevents a person from marrying is __________________.

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void

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valid

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voidable

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contingent

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Solution

The correct option is A void
Section 26 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 states that any agreement in restraint of marriage is void. It may be absolute or partial restraint but does not apply to minors. It is based on the principle established by Section 23 of the Act that contracts against public policy are not enforceable..

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