{"id":36212,"date":"2026-11-14T11:28:23","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T11:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=36212"},"modified":"2026-11-14T11:31:41","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T11:31:41","slug":"doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctrine of Waiver \u2013 Voluntary Giving Up of a Legal Right"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-meaning-and-concept-of-waiver\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meaning_and_Concept_of_Waiver\"><\/span>Meaning and Concept of Waiver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waiver means the voluntary and intentional relinquishment of a known legal right, benefit, claim, or privilege by a person who is legally entitled to enjoy it. In simple terms, when a person knowingly chooses not to enforce or exercise a right available to them, it amounts to a waiver.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/#Meaning_and_Concept_of_Waiver\" >Meaning and Concept of Waiver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/#Essential_Conditions_of_Waiver\" >Essential Conditions of Waiver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/#Types_of_Waiver\" >Types of Waiver<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/#A_Express_Waiver\" >A. Express Waiver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/#B_Implied_Waiver\" >B. Implied Waiver<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/#Waiver_Under_the_Indian_Contract_Act_1872\" >Waiver Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/#Landmark_Judicial_Decisions_on_Waiver\" >Landmark Judicial Decisions on Waiver<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/#1_Basheshar_Nath_v_Commissioner_of_Income_Tax_1959\" >1. Basheshar Nath v. Commissioner of Income Tax (1959)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/#2_Waman_Shriniwas_Kini_v_Ratilal_Bhagwandas_Co_1959\" >2. Waman Shriniwas Kini v. Ratilal Bhagwandas &amp; Co. (1959)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/#3_Dasa_Muni_Reddy_v_P_Appa_Rao_1974\" >3. Dasa Muni Reddy v. P. Appa Rao (1974)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/#4_Krishna_Bahadur_v_Purna_Theatre_2004\" >4. Krishna Bahadur v. Purna Theatre (2004)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/#5_State_of_Punjab_v_Davinder_Pal_Singh_Bhullar_2011\" >5. State of Punjab v. Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar (2011)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/#Limitations_on_the_Doctrine_of_Waiver\" >Limitations on the Doctrine of Waiver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/#Distinction_Between_Waiver_Estoppel_and_Acquiescence\" >Distinction Between Waiver, Estoppel, and Acquiescence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/doctrine-of-waiver-voluntary-giving-up-of-a-legal-right\/#Key_Takeaway\" >Key Takeaway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A waiver may be express (clearly stated in spoken or written words) or implied (inferred from a person&#8217;s unequivocal conduct). However, the person must have full knowledge of the right and a clear intention to abandon it. Mere silence, delay, or passive inaction does not automatically constitute a waiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> A landlord has the legal right to recover full rent on a specified date, but voluntarily agrees to accept a lower amount in full settlement. This amounts to a waiver of the right to claim the remaining balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-essential-conditions-of-waiver\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_Conditions_of_Waiver\"><\/span>Essential Conditions of Waiver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To establish a valid waiver in law, the following conditions must generally be satisfied:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Existence of a Legal Right:<\/strong> The person must possess an existing, enforceable legal right at the time of the waiver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full Knowledge of the Right:<\/strong> The person must be aware of the existence of the right and the legal consequences of abandoning it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Voluntary Decision:<\/strong> The waiver must be made freely, without coercion, fraud, misrepresentation, or undue influence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clear Intention to Abandon:<\/strong> There must be a conscious and unmistakable intention to give up the right permanently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mutual Understanding (Where Applicable):<\/strong> In contractual contexts, waiver often operates through an agreement or understanding between the parties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lawful Capability of Waiver:<\/strong> The right must be capable of being waived in law; rights rooted in public policy or public interest cannot ordinarily be waived by an individual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-types-of-waiver\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Waiver\"><\/span>Types of Waiver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-a-express-waiver\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Express_Waiver\"><\/span>A. Express Waiver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a person explicitly gives up a legal right through a written instrument or spoken declaration, it is an express waiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> An employee executes a voluntary settlement agreement accepting a lump-sum payment and expressly relinquishes any further contractual monetary claims, where such a waiver is legally permissible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-b-implied-waiver\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Implied_Waiver\"><\/span>B. Implied Waiver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a person&#8217;s conduct clearly and unequivocally demonstrates an intention not to insist upon a legal right, it amounts to an implied waiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> Under Section 112 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, if a landlord knowingly accepts rent after becoming aware of a breach of a tenancy condition, such conduct generally amounts to an implied waiver of the right to claim forfeiture of the lease on that ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-waiver-under-the-indian-contract-act-1872\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Waiver_Under_the_Indian_Contract_Act_1872\"><\/span>Waiver Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 63 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, gives statutory recognition to the doctrine of waiver in contractual relationships. It empowers a promisee to dispense with or remit, wholly or in part, the performance of a promise made to them, extend the time for performance, or accept any other satisfaction they think fit instead of the original promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> A lends \u20b950,000 to B. When B is unable to repay the full sum, A voluntarily agrees to accept \u20b930,000 in full and final settlement. Under Section 63, A has validly waived the right to recover the remaining \u20b920,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-landmark-judicial-decisions-on-waiver\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Landmark_Judicial_Decisions_on_Waiver\"><\/span>Landmark Judicial Decisions on Waiver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court of India has examined the doctrine of waiver in several important judgements. These decisions explain the requirements of a valid waiver and its limitations under Indian law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-basheshar-nath-v-commissioner-of-income-tax-1959\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Basheshar_Nath_v_Commissioner_of_Income_Tax_1959\"><\/span>1. Basheshar Nath v. Commissioner of Income Tax (1959)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court held that fundamental rights guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution of India cannot be waived by an individual. These rights are not enacted merely for private benefit; they embody constitutional values and protect overarching public interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-waman-shriniwas-kini-v-ratilal-bhagwandas-amp-co-1959\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Waman_Shriniwas_Kini_v_Ratilal_Bhagwandas_Co_1959\"><\/span>2. Waman Shriniwas Kini v. Ratilal Bhagwandas &amp; Co. (1959)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court explained that waiver is the voluntary relinquishment of a known right. While it may be inferred from conduct or acquiescence, the surrounding circumstances must clearly establish an intention not to insist upon that right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-dasa-muni-reddy-v-p-appa-rao-1974\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dasa_Muni_Reddy_v_P_Appa_Rao_1974\"><\/span>3. Dasa Muni Reddy v. P. Appa Rao (1974)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court held that waiver is an intentional relinquishment of a known right and requires both knowledge of the right and an opportunity to exercise it. Mere delay or silence is insufficient to establish waiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-krishna-bahadur-v-purna-theatre-2004\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Krishna_Bahadur_v_Purna_Theatre_2004\"><\/span>4. Krishna Bahadur v. Purna Theatre (2004)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court clarified that a statutory right may be waived by the party for whose sole benefit it was enacted, provided no public interest or public policy is involved. Such a waiver may also be established through the conduct of the party concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-5-state-of-punjab-v-davinder-pal-singh-bhullar-2011\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_State_of_Punjab_v_Davinder_Pal_Singh_Bhullar_2011\"><\/span>5. State of Punjab v. Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar (2011)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court reiterated that waiver requires a conscious and voluntary abandonment of an existing legal right with full knowledge thereof. A party cannot be deemed to have waived a right merely through silence or inaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-limitations-on-the-doctrine-of-waiver\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limitations_on_the_Doctrine_of_Waiver\"><\/span>Limitations on the Doctrine of Waiver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The doctrine of waiver is not absolute and is subject to well-settled legal restrictions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fundamental Rights:<\/strong> Fundamental rights under Part III of the Constitution cannot be waived by any citizen or person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Interest and Public Policy:<\/strong> A legal requirement or statutory protection enacted to safeguard public interest or public policy cannot be waived by private agreement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mandatory Statutory Provisions:<\/strong> A statutory right can be waived only when it exists solely for the private benefit of an individual and its waiver is not barred by statute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inherent Jurisdiction:<\/strong> While a party may waive objections to territorial or pecuniary jurisdiction (such as under Section 21 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908), waiver cannot confer jurisdiction upon a court or tribunal that inherently lacks subject-matter jurisdiction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Illegal Agreements:<\/strong> A waiver cannot be invoked to validate an unlawful agreement or defeat an express prohibition of law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Absence of Knowledge:<\/strong> A person cannot be held to have waived a right if they were genuinely unaware of its existence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vitiated Consent:<\/strong> A waiver obtained through coercion, fraud, misrepresentation, or undue influence is not legally valid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-distinction-between-waiver-estoppel-and-acquiescence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distinction_Between_Waiver_Estoppel_and_Acquiescence\"><\/span>Distinction Between Waiver, Estoppel, and Acquiescence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waiver, estoppel, and acquiescence are related legal concepts. However, they differ in their meaning, essential requirements, and legal consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Basis<\/th><th>Waiver<\/th><th>Estoppel<\/th><th>Acquiescence<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th>Meaning<\/th><td>Voluntary and intentional relinquishment of a known legal right.<\/td><td>Rule of evidence preventing a person from contradicting an earlier representation or conduct.<\/td><td>Passive assent or standing by without objection while a right is being infringed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Key Requirement<\/th><td>Intentional abandonment with full knowledge of the right; reliance by the other party is not strictly necessary.<\/td><td>A clear representation by one party and detrimental reliance upon it by the other party.<\/td><td>Knowledge of the infringement coupled with prolonged inaction or silent approval.<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Legal Effect<\/th><td>Permanently extinguishes the right itself.<\/td><td>Bars the party from asserting a contrary fact or claim in legal proceedings.<\/td><td>It stops the party from objecting later and often serves as evidence of an implied waiver.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> If a creditor knowingly gives up the right to recover a debt, it is a waiver. If the creditor assures the debtor that the debt will not be enforced and the debtor alters their financial position relying on that assurance, estoppel arises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The doctrine of waiver rests on the principle that individuals are generally free to renounce legal rights created exclusively for their own benefit. However, to ensure fairness and prevent abuse, the law requires that any waiver be voluntary, intentional, and backed by full knowledge. At the same time, individual autonomy cannot override fundamental rights, jurisdictional boundaries, mandatory statutes, or public interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-key-takeaway\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaway\"><\/span>Key Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Takeaway:<\/strong> Every waiver involves the intentional relinquishment of a known legal right, but mere silence, delay, or failure to act does not by itself amount to waiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/mutual-consent-divorce-delhi-guide\/\">Mutual Consent Divorce in Delhi (2026 Guide): Procedure, Fees, Time &amp; Court Process<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/mutual-divorce-in-india\/\">Mutual Divorce Law in India<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/acquiescence-and-waiver-in-trademark-law-india-section-33\/\">Acquiescence and Waiver in Trademark Law: Section 33, Legal Principles, Landmark Cases &amp; Practical Guide (India)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/discharge-of-torts\/\">Discharge of Torts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/indian-trusts-act-1882-express-implied-constructive-trusts\/\">Express, Implied &amp; Constructive Trusts under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882: Key Differences, Examples, Case Laws &amp; Comparative Table<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meaning and Concept of Waiver Waiver means the voluntary and intentional relinquishment of a known legal right, benefit, claim, or privilege by a person who is legally entitled to enjoy it. 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