If the party in contention signed the agreement and witness did not sign it,does the agreement becomes void,voidable or there is some exception?please refer some judgements.
Arthur Nole 22 January 2025
If the party in contention signed the agreement and witness did not sign it,does the agreement becomes void,voidable or there is some exception?please refer some judgements.
Sathish Karampuri 22 January 2025
No, Not necessary as per legal - It is optional
Advocate Bhartesh goyal (advocate) 22 January 2025
No, legally witnesses signatures are not required and without any witness agreement is perfectly valid and legal.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 22 January 2025
A written agreement is not void if it is not attested by witnesses unless the law specifically requires it. However, having witnesses can be helpful if there is a dispute about the agreement's validity.
The Indian Contract Act of 1872 does not require witnesses for agreements unless the law states otherwise. For example, indemnity bonds do not require witnesses
Including witnesses in commercial contracts can make the parties more accountable. This can prevent parties from denying valid claims made by the other party.
kavksatyanarayana (subregistrar/supdt.(retired)) 22 January 2025
If the agreement is written on paper and the parties concerned sign it, then witnesses are compulsory and valid.
Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate ) 23 January 2025
Although it is neither mandatory nor compulsory to get an agreement witnessed yet it is always beneficial / useful, when there is some dispute in performance of the agreement.
What is the actual problem / dispute and your locus standi to the query, if it is not a moot court topic ?