Section 26
Agreement in restraint of marriage, void
Chapter 3: Of contracts, voidable contracts and void agreements
Every agreement in restraint of the marriage of any person, other than a minor, is void.
The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act No. 9 of 1872). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.
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