Each question consists of legal propositions/ principles (hereinafter referred to as 'principle') and facts. These principles have to be applied to the given facts to arrive at the most reasonable conclusion. Such principles may or may not be true in the real sense, yet you have to conclusively assume them to be true for the purposes of this section. In other words, in answering the following questions, you must not rely on any principles except the principles that are given herein below for every question. Further, you must not assume any facts other than those stated in the question. The objective of this section is to test your interest towards study of law, research aptitude and problem solving ability even if the 'most reasonable conclusion' arrived at may be unacceptable for any other reason. It is not the object of this section to test your knowledge of law.
PRINCIPLE: Minor's agreement is void from the very beginning. It can never be validated. It cannot be enforced in the court of law.
FACTS: 'A', a boy of 16 years of age, agrees to buy a camera from 'B', who is a girl of 21 years of age.
Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?
Correct Answer :
There does not arise any contract between 'A' and 'B' to sell/buy the camera in question
Solution :
The correct answer is: There does not arise any contract between 'A' and 'B' to sell/buy the camera in question
1. Understanding the Principle:
The given principle clearly states that any agreement entered into by a minor is void ab initio (void from the very beginning). Such an agreement can never be ratified or validated, nor can it be enforced in a court of law.
2. Analyzing the Facts:
'A' is a boy of 16 years of age. In legal terms, anyone below the age of majority (18 years) is considered a minor. Therefore, 'A' is a minor. 'B' is 21 years old (a major), and 'A' agrees to buy a camera from 'B'.
3. Applying Principle to Facts:
Since 'A' is a minor (16 years old), any agreement made by him is completely void from the beginning according to the given principle. Because a void agreement creates no legal rights or obligations, no valid contract comes into existence between 'A' and 'B'.
Conclusion:
Therefore, there does not arise any contract between 'A' and 'B' to sell/buy the camera in question.
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