Clearing the Air on "Onerous Obligation" in Contract Law

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I'm still scratching my head after reading about "onerous obligation" in contract law textbooks. They all seem to dance around the definition without giving a clear example. I've read the sections in IPC (Section 31) and the Contract Act (Section 25) multiple times, but I still can't wrap my head around it. It's like they're afraid to give a straightforward answer.

So, can someone out there explain what is an onerous obligation in real terms? Like, imagine you're negotiating a contract with a vendor... What makes it an onerous obligation? Any real-world examples?

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Saurabh ยท Legal Researcher

Yaar, I don't think we can limit "onerous obligation" to just contract law. It's a concept used in various legal frameworks, including torts and even constitutional law. For instance, can't we argue that paying high dowry amounts is an onerous obligation on the bride's family? We need to consider its broader implications, not just restrict it to contracts.