Understanding Legal Undertakings
A legal undertaking is a formal promise made to a court binding the party to do or refrain from doing a specific act. Court undertakings have the force of an order and breach amounts to contempt of court.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is legal undertaking?
Formal promise made to court recorded in proceedings binding party to do or refrain from specific act.
What types common in Kolkata courts?
Undertaking to pay maintenance not alienate property appear on each date vacate premises pay decretal amount.
Are court undertakings binding?
Yes have force of order. Breach amounts to contempt of court punishable with imprisonment and fine.
Can undertaking be withdrawn?
Requires court permission. Court may allow withdrawal on terms satisfactory to opposite party.
Do undertakings need stamp paper?
Not mandatory but stamp paper of Rs. 10-20 adds formality. Many courts accept plain paper undertakings.
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