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Which of the following statements are true? (I) Minor's Contract can be ratified on attaining majority…

A minor lacks contractual capacity under section 11; Mohori Bibee treats the minor’s agreement as void from inception. It cannot become the original enforceable bargain…

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Which of the following statements are true?
(I) Minor's Contract can be ratified on attaining majority
(II) Minor's Contract cannot be ratified on attaining majority
(III) Minor's Contract can be ratified jointly by both the parties to the contract
(IV) Minor is not liable under minor's contract
(V) Minor's contract is an enforceable contract

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Correct answer B

A minor lacks contractual capacity under section 11; Mohori Bibee treats the minor’s agreement as void from inception. It cannot become the original enforceable bargain merely by ratification after majority, whether done by the minor alone or both parties. Thus II and IV state the conventional rule of no personal contractual liability. A genuinely new adult contract with lawful consideration is a different transaction, and section 68 permits reimbursement from property for necessaries.

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