Under Section 7 of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, who among the following is competent to create a trust on his or her own without requiring court permission?
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Under Section 7 of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, who among the following is competent to create a trust on his or her own without requiring court permission?
An adult whom applicable law disqualifies from contracting because of a conviction
An adult who is of unsound mind when making the trust
An adult foreign national of sound mind who is subject to no legal disqualification
A minor without permission from the principal civil court of original jurisdiction
Answer and explanation
Section 7 of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 permits anyone competent to contract to create a trust, subject to applicable law on disposition. Sections 11 and 12 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 test majority, soundness of mind when contracting and absence of legal disqualification. Section 7 separately permits creation by or for a minor with the permission of a principal civil court of original jurisdiction.
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