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Can I Use a WhatsApp Chat as a Legal Agreement in India? 📱🤔⚖️ Client’s Question: "We discussed and finalised our business deal over WhatsApp. Can this chat be used as a legally binding agreement?" 💬🧾 Answer: Welcome to the age of “scroll to agree” contracts! 🎉 Short answer? Yes, WhatsApp chats CAN be legally binding in India —but with a few ⚠️ conditions. Digital doesn't mean informal anymore! #WhatsAppContractIndia #DigitalAgreements #ElectronicEvidence #IndianContractLaw #LexisAndCompany 💼 How Can a WhatsApp Chat Become a Contract? Under Indian Contract Act, 1872 and the Information Technology Act, 2000: ✅ Offer + Acceptance ✅ Intention to create legal obligation ✅ Lawful consideration ✅ Capacity of parties If all the essentials are met—even in your chat—it’s game on , legally. 😎📲 #ContractEssentials #OnlineDealsIndia #DigitalSignatures #ITAct2000 #EContractsIndia 📌 Important Legal Points to Consider: 🧾 Clarity of terms – Vague chats won...
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