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CAF-4 · Chapter 3 · Question 1 of 15

What is the general status of an agreement made by a minor under the Contract Act, 1872?

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Reveal answer & explanation

Correct answer: C) Void and completely unenforceable from the beginning (void ab initio).

Explanation

As established in the landmark case Mohiri Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose, a minor's agreement is void ab initio and cannot be enforced against them.

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