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The case of Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose: I. Is the decision of supreme court of India regarding…

Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose was decided by the Privy Council, not the Supreme Court of India, and it held that a minor's agreement is void ab initio and cannot be…

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The case of Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose:
I. Is the decision of supreme court of India regarding extraordinary contracts
II. Has laid down that in India a minor's contract is void ab initio
III. Has laid down that a minor's contract becomes valid when he attains majority
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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Correct answer D

Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose was decided by the Privy Council, not the Supreme Court of India, and it held that a minor's agreement is void ab initio and cannot be validated on his attaining majority, so the answer is "II alone".

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