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Press, 15 July 1982, Page 24

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THE MOVING FINGER Perhaps encouraged by the. sad case of Lee Marvin, the Hollywood actor who was sued for “palimony” by a lady who lived with him, rich Indian men who wish to take a mistress are resorting to formal contracts to set out the rights and responsibilities of both parties. The “Indian Express,” in Delhi, recently set out a model version of such a contract under the heading “Friendship Treaty.” The recommended text reads: This Agreement is. made on the — day of — 1982 between AB, son of — aged — at present residing at—, of the one part (herein after called “The Party of the g First Part”) and Miss BC, daughter of — aged — years at present residing at — of the other part (herein after called “The Party of' the Second Part”). Whereas the Party of the First Part and the. Party of the Second Part have known each other for the last — years and are familiar with and further fully acquainted each other with the facts of their lives in the past. And whereas the Party of the First Part and the Party of, the Second Part bear deep love and affection for each other and find separate life and existence impossible. And whereas the Party of the First Part has therefore decided of his own free will and accord to join the Party of the Second Part in a shared life of companionship and friendship for the rest of his life. And whereas the Party of the Second Part has therefore decided of her own free will and accord to join him in a shared life of companionship and friendship for the rest of his life. And whereas both the aforesaid Par-

ties have of their own free will and accord decided to enter into ah. Agreement of Companionship between themselves on the basis of trust and mutual consent terminable at the option of either Party. Now This Agreement Witnesseth that both the aforesaid Parties do hereby agree to form a companionship on the following terms and conditions: 1. During the pendency of this Agreement the Party of the First Part shall fully maintain and look after the Party of the Second Part financially and in all other respects and shall also fully maintain and look after and issues bom out of their companionship financially and in all other respects. 2. During the pendency of this Agreement the Party, of the Second Part shall devote herself wholly and exclusively to the Party of the First Part and will not marry any other person nor -involve herself in any other relationship with any other person without the consent of the Party of the First Part. 3. The Party of the First Part hereby agrees, undertakes and assures the Party of the Second Part that any issues bom out of their companionship will have the same rights of inheritance as his other children by his wife. 4. This Agreement shall be terminable at any time at the option of either Party. In Witness Whereof both of the aforesaid Parties have set their respective hands and in the presence of witnesses hereinbelow and signed this Agreement on the date and at the place first below mentioned. Dated, the — day of — 1982. Place: Ahmedabad.