Can a Minor Enter Into a Contract in India?”
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A confused parent asked:
"My 17-year-old son signed a deal online — is that even legal?" 😳🧑💻
✅ Answer: NOPE! Under Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a minor cannot enter into a valid contract. Any agreement signed by a minor is void ab initio — meaning legally useless from the start! ❌📄
📌 Legal Nuggets You Should Know:
✅ Age of contract validity = 18 years (or 21 in special guardianship cases)
✅ Even if a minor agrees willingly, the contract holds no legal weight
✅ No ratification allowed once the minor becomes an adult
✅ BUT a minor can receive benefits (like scholarships, gifts) — just can’t be bound to liabilities
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🎯 Why It Matters:
✔️ Protects minors from exploitation
✔️ Ensures businesses verify legal capacity
✔️ Avoids future disputes and losses
⚠️ Pro Tip: “Minor’s signature may look cute, but it won’t hold up in court!” 😂🖋️🚫
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ReplyDeleteInteresting question! It's like trying to sign up for a Snow rider competition before you're old enough – it just won't work. Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act clearly states that a minor's contracts are void from the beginning. So, that online deal your 17-year-old son signed? Legally speaking, it's a no-go.
ReplyDeleteInteresting legal point! It reminds me of navigating those tricky slopes in Snow Rider 3D – one wrong move and you wipe out! Similarly, a 17-year-old signing a contract in India is like skiing on thin ice. The Indian Contract Act says agreements with minors are invalid.
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