Delhi Judicial Services 2006

A minor agreement

Verified Answer
A. Can be ratified by minor during minority
B. Can be ratified on attaining majority
C. Is void abinitio & can't be ratified
D. Both (A) & (B)

Explanation:

As per Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a minor is not competent to contract. The landmark case of *Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose* (1903) established that an agreement entered into by a minor is void *ab initio* (void from the very beginning). A void agreement cannot be ratified, either during minority or upon attaining majority.