Author: The Tax Herald

Understand when an agreement becomes unlawful under Section 23 of the Indian Contract Act. This article explores the meaning and implications of illegal objects and considerations, including cases of fraud, injury, immorality, and public policy violations. It also covers the validity of maintenance and champerty agreements, and what happens when a contract is partially unlawful. A must-read for students, professionals, and anyone dealing with legal contracts.

Consent is the cornerstone of any valid agreement. This article explains the concept of free consent as defined under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, including its essential conditions and the impact of coercion, fraud, misrepresentation, undue influence, and mistake on contractual validity.

Under Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, certain persons are deemed incompetent to contract, including minors, individuals of unsound mind, and others disqualified by law. This article delves into the legal framework, consequences of such contracts, and relevant case laws.

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.