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Directions: The question consists of two statements, one labelled as Principle(s) and the other as Facts. You are to examine the principle and apply it to the given facts carefully and select the best option.
Principle: A contract without consideration is void. If a promisor promises to compensate a person who has voluntarily done something for the promisor, such promise is a contract.
Facts: Rakesh lost his child, Paresh, in MahaKumbh Mela of 2012. When he was returning back home losing all hopes to ever find his child again, Rajesh delivered Rakesh's child to him. Rakesh promised to pay Rs. 15,000 to Rajesh.
Decide this case in light of the above-mentioned principle.
  • a)
    Rakesh will have to pay because it is a valid contract.
  • b)
    Rajesh can't enforce this contract.
  • c)
    Rakesh cannot be made liable to pay the amount.
  • d)
    It was Rajesh's moral duty and it is not compulsory for Rakesh to pay the promised amount.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
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Directions: The question consists of two statements, one labelled as ...
Principle: A contract without consideration is void. If a promisor promises to compensate a person who has voluntarily done something for the promisor, such promise is a contract.
- Facts:
Rakesh lost his child, Paresh, in MahaKumbh Mela of 2012. When he was returning back home losing all hopes to ever find his child again, Rajesh delivered Rakesh's child to him. Rakesh promised to pay Rs. 15,000 to Rajesh.
- Explanation:
According to the principle mentioned, a contract without consideration is void. However, an exception to this rule is when a person voluntarily does something for another and the promisor promises to compensate them. In this case, Rajesh voluntarily returned Rakesh's lost child and Rakesh, in turn, promised to pay Rs. 15,000 to Rajesh. This promise constitutes a valid contract as Rajesh's act was done voluntarily and was not legally required.
- Conclusion:
Therefore, Rakesh will have to pay the promised amount of Rs. 15,000 to Rajesh as it constitutes a valid contract based on the principle and the facts provided. Rajesh can enforce this contract as it is binding on Rakesh.
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Promise to pay for the past act is a valid contract. Wherein, Rakesh promises to pay something in return of a promise that must be fulfilled.
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