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The document presents a test on the Indian Contract Act 1872, consisting of five legal scenarios requiring advice on various contract-related issues. Each question addresses different aspects of contract law, including mental incapacity, revocation of offers, the validity of contracts involving deceased subjects, property rights after a seller's death, and breach of contract regarding profit expectations. The test aims to evaluate understanding and application of legal principles in real-life situations.

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1 - Contract Act Test

The document presents a test on the Indian Contract Act 1872, consisting of five legal scenarios requiring advice on various contract-related issues. Each question addresses different aspects of contract law, including mental incapacity, revocation of offers, the validity of contracts involving deceased subjects, property rights after a seller's death, and breach of contract regarding profit expectations. The test aims to evaluate understanding and application of legal principles in real-life situations.

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CS LLM Arjun Chhabra

(Law Maven)
Mo: 62 62 62 143 8 / 9552 52 143 8
Test 1 – The Indian Contract Act 1872 – Time : 35 Minutes
Q1. Mita, a 19-year-old college student living away from her family in Kolkata, suffers from a severe
mental illness that renders her incapable of managing her own affairs. Her parents, aware of her
condition, are financially supporting her education and living expenses. However, due to certain
circumstances, Mita's parents are unable to provide her with the necessary medical care and
medication for her condition.

During this time, Mita's landlord, Mr. Das, notices her deteriorating health condition and becomes
concerned. He learns about Mita's mental illness and realizes that she is not receiving the necessary
medical attention. Concerned for her well-being, Mr. Das takes it upon himself to arrange for a
psychiatrist consultation and purchase essential medications for Mita. He does this out of genuine
concern for her health and well-being, knowing that she is incapable of managing her medical needs
due to her mental illness.

However, when Mita's parents become aware of Mr. Das's actions, they refuse to reimburse him for
the expenses incurred, citing financial constraints. Mr. Das, feeling that he acted in good faith to
provide Mita with necessary medical supplies she urgently needed, decides to seek legal recourse to
recover his expenses. Advice Mr. Das. [4 Marks]
Q2. A, the secretary of a building society, handed over to B, in the office of the society, an offer to sell
a property at Rs.750. Fourteen days’ time was given to B for acceptance. B was residing in a different
town, and took away with him the offer to that town. The next day, at about 3.30 p.m. B sent, by post,
his letter of acceptance. This letter was received at society's office at 8.30 Pm. But before that at about
1.00 p.m. the society had posted a letter revoking its offer. B received the letter of revocation at 5.30
p.m. Advice B. [4 Marks]
Q3. Mr. Y is a devotee and wants to donate an elephant to the temple as a core part of ritual worship.
He contacted Mr. X who wanted to sell his elephant. Mr. X contracted with Mr. Y to sell his elephant
for Rs. 20 Lakhs. Both were unaware that the elephant was dead a day before the agreement. Referring
to the provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, explain whether it is a void, voidable or a valid
contract. [4 Marks]
Q4. Mrs. Radhika sold her ancestral house to Mr. Arjun on 1st January 2022 for Rs. 50 Lakhs. The sale
deed included a provision stating that Mr. Arjun is entitled to use the entire property for residential
purposes except for a small portion of the backyard, which should be left vacant for Mrs. Radhika's
mother to maintain a small garden.

Tragically, Mrs. Radhika passed away in a car accident on 15th January 2022, leaving behind her
husband and two minor children. On 20th January 2022, Mr. Arjun decided to demolish the entire
house and construct a commercial building.

Subsequently, Mrs. Radhika's husband, Mr. Ramesh, intends to take legal action against Mr. Arjun to
seek appropriate redress. Evaluate the situation with reference to the provisions of the Indian Contract
Act, 1872, and advise Mr. Ramesh on the most suitable course of action. [4 Marks]
Q5. Seema was running a boutique in New Delhi. She has to deliver some cloth to her friend Kiran
who was putting up an exhibition at Mumbai. Seema delivered the sewing machine and some cloth to
a railway company to be delivered at a place where the exhibition was to be held. Seema expected to
earn an exceptional profit from the sales made at this exhibition however she did not bring this fact
to the notice of the railway’s authorities. The goods were delivered at the place after the conclusion
of the exhibition. On account of such breach of contract by railways authorities, can Seema recover
the loss of profits under the Indian Contract Act, 1872? [4 Marks]

CS LLM Arjun Chhabra


(Law Maven)
Mo: 62 62 62 143 8 / 9552 52 143 8

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