Section 26 of Indian Contract Act
Agreement in restraint of marriage, void.— Every agreement in restraint of the marriage of any person, other than a minor, is void.
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Agreement in restraint of marriage, void.— Every agreement in restraint of the marriage of any person, other than a minor, is void.
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