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Is a Verbal Agreement Legally Binding in India?

 Is a Verbal Agreement Legally Binding in India?” – Because Sometimes a ‘Bhai, Done Hai!’ Can Cost You Big! πŸ˜…πŸ—£️πŸ“œ

✨Client Question:
"Sir, we made a deal verbally. There’s no written contract. Can I still enforce it legally?"

Answer: Yes, verbal agreements are legally valid in India — as long as they fulfill all essentials of a contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872. πŸ“š✅

πŸ”‘ Key Elements:
✔️ Offer & Acceptance 🀝
✔️ Lawful Consideration πŸ’°
✔️ Legal Intent 🧠
✔️ Capacity to Contract πŸ§“πŸ‘Ά
✔️ Free Consent (No pressure, no fraud!) 🎯

But… here’s the twist: Verbal agreements are hard to prove! 😬
πŸ“Œ In court, evidence is king — witnesses, audio recordings, conduct, or any form of digital trail can help.

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πŸ˜‚ “Yes, your ‘chal ho gaya’ might get you into court… but your ‘likh ke de na’ will get you out of it faster!” ✍️πŸ“œ

πŸ‘‰ Moral of the story: Always try to document your deals — even a simple email or WhatsApp message helps!

πŸ™Œ LEXIS AND COMPANY can help you draft, review, and legally formalise your agreements so your word doesn’t get lost in courtrooms. πŸ’Ό⚖️

πŸ“ž Call: +91-9051112233
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