B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Law of Contract I Oct 2025 Question Paper - SPPU

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PART - A [2×15=30]

1. Q1 Explain the Doctrine of Frustration with reference to relevant provisions and case laws.
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2. Q2 Discuss the essentials of a valid contract with reference to relevant provisions and case laws.
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3. Q3 Lucius Malfoy, tells his wife Narcissa Malfoy, who is illiterate, that he needs her signature as they were mortgaging two of her properties, to secure a loan. In reality he mortgaged two and sold two of her properties. Does Narcissa have any remedy? Discuss whether Narcissa can get any of her properties back, and on what grounds, with reference to relevant provisions and case laws.
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4. Q4 What are illegal agreements? Discuss the meaning of legality of object with reference to relevant provisions and case law.
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PART - B [3×10=30]

1. Q5 Azula, a 14 year old girl is promised a role in a film to be made by the producer Dai Lee, titled ‘Tales of Ba Sing Se’. The agreement is entered into with her father, Ozai, salary to be paid after the production is finished. The role is subsequently allotted to another actress, Katara. Azula has sued Dai Lee. As the judge in this case, discuss whether the agreement is enforceable with reference to relevant provisions and case law.
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2. Q6 Is past consideration valid. Discuss with reference to relevant provisions and case law.
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3. Q7 What do you understand by agreements in restraint of marriage? Discuss the validity of such agreements with reference to relevant provisions and case law.
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4. Q8 Discuss the rules for performance of contract with reference to relevant provisions and case law.
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5. Q9 What is anticipatory breach of contract? Discuss the effect of anticipatory breach on the rights of the parties.
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PART - C

1. Q10 Write Short Notes on. (any two) [2×5=10]
   • a) Contingent Contracts. Read the model answer
   • b) Doctrine of Restitution. Read the model answer
   • c) Discretionary Relief under Specific Relief Act, 1963. Read the model answer
   • d) Doctrine of Fundamental Breach. Read the model answer

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