ICA Section 9: Promises express and implied
Indian Contract Act, 1872 · Chapter 1: Communication, Acceptance and Revocation of Proposals
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9. Promises express and implied . In so far as the proposal or acceptance of any promise is made in words, the promise is said to be express. In so far as such proposal or acceptance is made otherwise than in words, the promise is said to be implied.
Official reference: India Code, Legislative Department — checked: 29 September 2026.
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