Aditya
Aditya
A film producer engaged a minor girl to act in his film, and for this he entered into
an agreement with her father. The producer fails to pay salary of the actress under the
agreement. The girl in turn sues the producer through her father for the arrears of the
salary. Will she succeed?
No, the minor girl is unlikely to succeed in suing the producer. Since the contract is with a
minor, it is voidable, meaning she can choose to cancel it. As a minor, she cannot enforce the
contract for unpaid salary, unless she ratifies it upon reaching the age of majority.
Yes, P is likely to succeed in cancelling the contract and obtaining a refund of the ₹10,00,000.
The delivery was supposed to happen by June, and the delay until August constitutes a breach
of contract. Since timely delivery was crucial (as P mentioned the vehicle’s intended use for
camping), P has the right to cancel the contract and request a refund.
3. Prakhar purchased an ISI mark electric iron from Bharat Electricals. While using,
he found that it was not working properly. He approached the seller and complained for
the same. The seller satisfies Prakhar by saying that he will ask the manufacturer to
replace this iron. The manufacturer refused to replace and Bharat Electricals decided to
file a complaint in the consumer court. Is Bharat Electricals entitled to do so and why?
Yes, Bharat Electricals can file a complaint in the consumer court. As the seller, they are
responsible for resolving the issue with the defective iron, even if the manufacturer refuses to
replace it. The seller must ensure the consumer's rights are upheld under consumer protection
laws.
4. Anand and Krish agree that Anand shall pay him 10,000 if Krish shall deliver
Anand Opium afterwards. Is it a valid Contract?
No, this is not a valid contract. The agreement involves the delivery of opium, which is illegal
under the law in most jurisdictions, including India. A contract that involves an illegal act or
object is void and unenforceable. Therefore, Anand is not required to pay Krish, and the
contract has no legal validity.
5. Karan sells his car to Varun for 8,00,000 in consideration of a diamond necklace
worth 6,00,000 and cash worth 2,00,000. Is it a valid contract of sale?
Yes, it is a valid contract of sale. Karan is selling his car to Varun for ₹8,00,000, which is paid
through a combination of a diamond necklace worth ₹6,00,000 and ₹2,00,000 in cash. As
long as the total consideration is agreed upon by both parties, it constitutes a valid contract of
sale.