Day: July 31, 2025

Section 12 of the Indian Contract Act defines a person of sound mind as someone capable of understanding a contract and forming rational judgment. This article explains how unsoundness affects contractual capacity, the concept of lucid intervals, and the burden of proof when mental capacity is questioned.

An agreement with a minor is void ab initio under Indian Contract Law. This article discusses the legal position of minors in contracts, key case laws like Mohori Bibi v. Dharmodas Ghose, and exceptions where a minor can benefit, but not be held liable under a contract.