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Which section of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 makes attainment of majority a condition of competence…

Section 11 defines who is competent to contract and requires majority under the law applicable to the person. It also requires soundness of mind and absence of a legal…

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Which section of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 makes attainment of majority a condition of competence to contract?

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Section 11 defines who is competent to contract and requires majority under the law applicable to the person.

It also requires soundness of mind and absence of a legal disqualification.

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Option A

Section 9 classifies promises as express or implied.

Option B

Section 10 generally requires competent parties. Section 11 specifies the majority requirement.

Option C

Section 11 requires attainment of majority under the applicable law, as well as sound mind and no applicable legal disqualification.

Option D

Section 12 deals with soundness of mind for contracting.

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