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Direction:In this section every question is appended with facts and principles, and multiple-choice answers. You are required to read the facts carefully, then read the principles, apply the principles to the given facts and make a select one the option which is the most appropriate answer from the given choicesPrinciples:I. The age of majority is 18. If a minor enters into a contract, it would be void.II. The minor is not stopped from setting up a defence of infancy.III. If a minor obtains property or goods by misrepresenting his age, he can be compelled to restore it, aslongas the same is traceable in his possession.Facts:M is 16 years old. His friends plan to go for a trip to Goa. Afraid to approach his father for money as he had secured poor marks in his exams, M goes to his father's friend, J. J is a Bank Manager. M tells J that his father required Rs. 15,000 urgently. J being a helpful friend, immediately extended a loan of Rs. 15, 000 to M for his father. M went with his friends to Goa on the money given to him by J.Q. If this case goes to court then can M plead the defence of minority and absolve himself of all liabilities?a)Yes. Being a minor M can set up a defence of minority.b)No. M cannot set up a defence of minority as he has obtained the money by fraud.c)No. M cannot plead any defence. His guardian will be liable to pay back the money.d)Yes. M can set up a defence of minority only if he promises to pay back the money he obtained fraudulentlyCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? for CLAT 2025 is part of CLAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CLAT exam syllabus. Information about Direction:In this section every question is appended with facts and principles, and multiple-choice answers. You are required to read the facts carefully, then read the principles, apply the principles to the given facts and make a select one the option which is the most appropriate answer from the given choicesPrinciples:I. The age of majority is 18. If a minor enters into a contract, it would be void.II. The minor is not stopped from setting up a defence of infancy.III. If a minor obtains property or goods by misrepresenting his age, he can be compelled to restore it, aslongas the same is traceable in his possession.Facts:M is 16 years old. His friends plan to go for a trip to Goa. Afraid to approach his father for money as he had secured poor marks in his exams, M goes to his father's friend, J. J is a Bank Manager. M tells J that his father required Rs. 15,000 urgently. J being a helpful friend, immediately extended a loan of Rs. 15, 000 to M for his father. M went with his friends to Goa on the money given to him by J.Q. If this case goes to court then can M plead the defence of minority and absolve himself of all liabilities?a)Yes. Being a minor M can set up a defence of minority.b)No. M cannot set up a defence of minority as he has obtained the money by fraud.c)No. M cannot plead any defence. His guardian will be liable to pay back the money.d)Yes. M can set up a defence of minority only if he promises to pay back the money he obtained fraudulentlyCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CLAT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Direction:In this section every question is appended with facts and principles, and multiple-choice answers. You are required to read the facts carefully, then read the principles, apply the principles to the given facts and make a select one the option which is the most appropriate answer from the given choicesPrinciples:I. The age of majority is 18. If a minor enters into a contract, it would be void.II. The minor is not stopped from setting up a defence of infancy.III. If a minor obtains property or goods by misrepresenting his age, he can be compelled to restore it, aslongas the same is traceable in his possession.Facts:M is 16 years old. His friends plan to go for a trip to Goa. Afraid to approach his father for money as he had secured poor marks in his exams, M goes to his father's friend, J. J is a Bank Manager. M tells J that his father required Rs. 15,000 urgently. J being a helpful friend, immediately extended a loan of Rs. 15, 000 to M for his father. M went with his friends to Goa on the money given to him by J.Q. If this case goes to court then can M plead the defence of minority and absolve himself of all liabilities?a)Yes. Being a minor M can set up a defence of minority.b)No. M cannot set up a defence of minority as he has obtained the money by fraud.c)No. M cannot plead any defence. His guardian will be liable to pay back the money.d)Yes. M can set up a defence of minority only if he promises to pay back the money he obtained fraudulentlyCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?.

Solutions for Direction:In this section every question is appended with facts and principles, and multiple-choice answers. You are required to read the facts carefully, then read the principles, apply the principles to the given facts and make a select one the option which is the most appropriate answer from the given choicesPrinciples:I. The age of majority is 18. If a minor enters into a contract, it would be void.II. The minor is not stopped from setting up a defence of infancy.III. If a minor obtains property or goods by misrepresenting his age, he can be compelled to restore it, aslongas the same is traceable in his possession.Facts:M is 16 years old. His friends plan to go for a trip to Goa. Afraid to approach his father for money as he had secured poor marks in his exams, M goes to his father's friend, J. J is a Bank Manager. M tells J that his father required Rs. 15,000 urgently. J being a helpful friend, immediately extended a loan of Rs. 15, 000 to M for his father. M went with his friends to Goa on the money given to him by J.Q. If this case goes to court then can M plead the defence of minority and absolve himself of all liabilities?a)Yes. Being a minor M can set up a defence of minority.b)No. M cannot set up a defence of minority as he has obtained the money by fraud.c)No. M cannot plead any defence. His guardian will be liable to pay back the money.d)Yes. M can set up a defence of minority only if he promises to pay back the money he obtained fraudulentlyCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CLAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CLAT Exam by signing up for free.

Here you can find the meaning of Direction:In this section every question is appended with facts and principles, and multiple-choice answers. You are required to read the facts carefully, then read the principles, apply the principles to the given facts and make a select one the option which is the most appropriate answer from the given choicesPrinciples:I. The age of majority is 18. If a minor enters into a contract, it would be void.II. The minor is not stopped from setting up a defence of infancy.III. If a minor obtains property or goods by misrepresenting his age, he can be compelled to restore it, aslongas the same is traceable in his possession.Facts:M is 16 years old. His friends plan to go for a trip to Goa. Afraid to approach his father for money as he had secured poor marks in his exams, M goes to his father's friend, J. J is a Bank Manager. M tells J that his father required Rs. 15,000 urgently. J being a helpful friend, immediately extended a loan of Rs. 15, 000 to M for his father. M went with his friends to Goa on the money given to him by J.Q. If this case goes to court then can M plead the defence of minority and absolve himself of all liabilities?a)Yes. Being a minor M can set up a defence of minority.b)No. M cannot set up a defence of minority as he has obtained the money by fraud.c)No. M cannot plead any defence. His guardian will be liable to pay back the money.d)Yes. M can set up a defence of minority only if he promises to pay back the money he obtained fraudulentlyCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Direction:In this section every question is appended with facts and principles, and multiple-choice answers. You are required to read the facts carefully, then read the principles, apply the principles to the given facts and make a select one the option which is the most appropriate answer from the given choicesPrinciples:I. The age of majority is 18. If a minor enters into a contract, it would be void.II. The minor is not stopped from setting up a defence of infancy.III. If a minor obtains property or goods by misrepresenting his age, he can be compelled to restore it, aslongas the same is traceable in his possession.Facts:M is 16 years old. His friends plan to go for a trip to Goa. Afraid to approach his father for money as he had secured poor marks in his exams, M goes to his father's friend, J. J is a Bank Manager. M tells J that his father required Rs. 15,000 urgently. J being a helpful friend, immediately extended a loan of Rs. 15, 000 to M for his father. M went with his friends to Goa on the money given to him by J.Q. If this case goes to court then can M plead the defence of minority and absolve himself of all liabilities?a)Yes. Being a minor M can set up a defence of minority.b)No. M cannot set up a defence of minority as he has obtained the money by fraud.c)No. M cannot plead any defence. His guardian will be liable to pay back the money.d)Yes. M can set up a defence of minority only if he promises to pay back the money he obtained fraudulentlyCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Direction:In this section every question is appended with facts and principles, and multiple-choice answers. You are required to read the facts carefully, then read the principles, apply the principles to the given facts and make a select one the option which is the most appropriate answer from the given choicesPrinciples:I. The age of majority is 18. If a minor enters into a contract, it would be void.II. The minor is not stopped from setting up a defence of infancy.III. If a minor obtains property or goods by misrepresenting his age, he can be compelled to restore it, aslongas the same is traceable in his possession.Facts:M is 16 years old. His friends plan to go for a trip to Goa. Afraid to approach his father for money as he had secured poor marks in his exams, M goes to his father's friend, J. J is a Bank Manager. M tells J that his father required Rs. 15,000 urgently. J being a helpful friend, immediately extended a loan of Rs. 15, 000 to M for his father. M went with his friends to Goa on the money given to him by J.Q. If this case goes to court then can M plead the defence of minority and absolve himself of all liabilities?a)Yes. Being a minor M can set up a defence of minority.b)No. M cannot set up a defence of minority as he has obtained the money by fraud.c)No. M cannot plead any defence. His guardian will be liable to pay back the money.d)Yes. M can set up a defence of minority only if he promises to pay back the money he obtained fraudulentlyCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Direction:In this section every question is appended with facts and principles, and multiple-choice answers. You are required to read the facts carefully, then read the principles, apply the principles to the given facts and make a select one the option which is the most appropriate answer from the given choicesPrinciples:I. The age of majority is 18. If a minor enters into a contract, it would be void.II. The minor is not stopped from setting up a defence of infancy.III. If a minor obtains property or goods by misrepresenting his age, he can be compelled to restore it, aslongas the same is traceable in his possession.Facts:M is 16 years old. His friends plan to go for a trip to Goa. Afraid to approach his father for money as he had secured poor marks in his exams, M goes to his father's friend, J. J is a Bank Manager. M tells J that his father required Rs. 15,000 urgently. J being a helpful friend, immediately extended a loan of Rs. 15, 000 to M for his father. M went with his friends to Goa on the money given to him by J.Q. If this case goes to court then can M plead the defence of minority and absolve himself of all liabilities?a)Yes. Being a minor M can set up a defence of minority.b)No. M cannot set up a defence of minority as he has obtained the money by fraud.c)No. M cannot plead any defence. His guardian will be liable to pay back the money.d)Yes. M can set up a defence of minority only if he promises to pay back the money he obtained fraudulentlyCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Direction:In this section every question is appended with facts and principles, and multiple-choice answers. You are required to read the facts carefully, then read the principles, apply the principles to the given facts and make a select one the option which is the most appropriate answer from the given choicesPrinciples:I. The age of majority is 18. If a minor enters into a contract, it would be void.II. The minor is not stopped from setting up a defence of infancy.III. If a minor obtains property or goods by misrepresenting his age, he can be compelled to restore it, aslongas the same is traceable in his possession.Facts:M is 16 years old. His friends plan to go for a trip to Goa. Afraid to approach his father for money as he had secured poor marks in his exams, M goes to his father's friend, J. J is a Bank Manager. M tells J that his father required Rs. 15,000 urgently. J being a helpful friend, immediately extended a loan of Rs. 15, 000 to M for his father. M went with his friends to Goa on the money given to him by J.Q. If this case goes to court then can M plead the defence of minority and absolve himself of all liabilities?a)Yes. Being a minor M can set up a defence of minority.b)No. M cannot set up a defence of minority as he has obtained the money by fraud.c)No. M cannot plead any defence. His guardian will be liable to pay back the money.d)Yes. M can set up a defence of minority only if he promises to pay back the money he obtained fraudulentlyCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.