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Which of the following is a juristic person in its own right under Indian law?

Section 3(2) of the Food Corporations Act, 1964 makes the Food Corporation of India a body corporate. It has perpetual succession and can hold property, contract, and sue or…

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Which of the following is a juristic person in its own right under Indian law?

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Section 3(2) of the Food Corporations Act, 1964 makes the Food Corporation of India a body corporate. It has perpetual succession and can hold property, contract, and sue or be sued in its own name. These capacities illustrate its separate legal personality.

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Option A

Articles 124 and 129 of the Constitution establish the Supreme Court as a constitutional court and a court of record. The Court's constitutional status differs from the separate corporate personality tested here.

Option B

Section 3(2) of the Food Corporations Act, 1964 gives the Food Corporation of India separate corporate personality.

Option C

Article 164 of the Constitution provides for the Chief Minister. This is an office held by a natural person.

Option D

Article 153 of the Constitution provides for the office of Governor. Article 300 names the State as the party that may sue or be sued in its own name.

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