Who among the following is NOT competent to contract?
Question and options
Who among the following is NOT competent to contract?
- Person who has acquired the age of 18
- Person who has acquired the age of 16
- Person who is of sound mind
- Person who is not disqualified from contracting by any law
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Person who has acquired the age of 16
Under Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a person is competent to contract if he has attained the age of majority under the law to which he is subject, is of sound mind and is not disqualified from contracting by any law. Under the Indian Majority Act, 1875 majority is attained at 18, so a 16-year-old is a minor and not competent; the other three options each describe a condition of competence.
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