As a general rule, an agreement without consideration is void under s.25 of the Indian Contract Act 1872. Which of the following agreements without consideration is nevertheless valid?

Section 25 of the Indian Contract Act states the general rule that an agreement without consideration is void, then carves out exceptions. An agreement in writing and registered, made out of natural love and affection between parties standing in a near relation to each other, is enforceable without consideration. The second exception covers a promise to compensate a person for past voluntary services, and the third covers a written promise, signed by the promisor, to pay a debt barred by limitation. An oral promise to pay a time-barred debt fails because the exception requires a signed writing, and a promise to subscribe to charity is unenforceable in India. Luxury goods supplied to a minor are not recoverable since only necessaries under s.68 are chargeable.