Which of the following are correct? A. The Doctrine of Privity of Consideration is applicable in India.…
In India the doctrine of privity of consideration does not apply, since consideration may move from a person other than the promisee (Chinnaya v. Ramayya), whereas the rule…
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Which of the following are correct?
A. The Doctrine of Privity of Consideration is applicable in India.
B. The Doctrine of Privity of Consideration is not applicable in India.
C. The Rule of Privity of Contract is applicable in India.
D. The Rule of Privity of Contract is not applicable in India.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
In India the doctrine of privity of consideration does not apply, since consideration may move from a person other than the promisee (Chinnaya v. Ramayya), whereas the rule of privity of contract does apply, so that only a party to a contract may sue upon it. Hence "B and C only".
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