LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 1 Contract I May 2026 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Q.1: Answer in two sentences. Attempt any six (12 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 State any two examples of invitation of an offer.
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2. Q2 When can an acceptance be revoked?
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3. Q3 What is the effect of misrepresentation on a contract?
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4. Q4 State the landmark case on minor's agreement.
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5. Q5 What is the extent of damages that can be recovered upon breach of contract?
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6. Q6 What is the effect of release of one of the joint promisor of the contract?
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7. Q7 When can cancellation of an instrument be ordered?
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8. Q8 Give two examples of a contract which cannot be specifically enforced.
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SECTION II - Q.2: Write Short notes (Any two) (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q9 Digital signature
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2. Q10 Consideration
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3. Q11 Types of damages
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4. Q12 Perpetual injunction
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SECTION III - Q.3: Solve Any Two (With reasons) (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q13 A, B, and C jointly borrow Rs. 3,000 from D and promise to repay the amount. D later compels C to pay the entire sum of Rs. 3,000. At the time of repayment, A has become insolvent, and his assets are sufficient to pay only half of his debts. (i) What amount can C recover from B? Give reasons. (ii) Does C have any remedy against A?
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2. Q14 Amar agrees to pay Bheem Rs. 1,000. In return, Bheem promises that he will later deliver to Amar either a sack of rice or a consignment of opium, depending on availability. Amar pays the money, but Bheem refuses to deliver rice and instead claims that the agreement is void. (i) Can Amar enforce delivery of rice from Bheem? Give reasons. (ii) What are void agreements?
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3. Q15 Amit sells goods to Bhavna on the condition that she shall not resell them below Rs. 300 per piece. Bhavna sells the goods to Charu, imposing the same condition. Charu, however, sells the goods at a price below Rs. 300. (i) Can Amit sue Charu for breach of the condition? Give reasons. (ii) In what circumstances can a person who is not a party to a contract sue upon it?
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4. Q16 Riya owns a piece of land. Her neighbour, Karan, begins constructing a wall that blocks Riya's only access to the main road. Despite Riya's objections, Karan continues the construction. (i) What remedy does Riya have against Karan? (ii) State the difference between perpetual and mandatory injunction.
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SECTION IV - Q.4: Answer in Detail (Any three) (39 Marks - 13 marks each)

1. Q17 Explain in detail the various modes of discharge of contract.
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2. Q18 Explain the essentials of a valid contract with reference to the provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 and relevant case laws.
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3. Q19 Discuss in detail the agreements that are expressly declared as void by the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
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4. Q20 Explain the provisions regarding specific performance of contracts under the Specific Relief Act 1963.
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5. Q21 Discuss in detail the various possessory remedies relating to immovable property available under the Specific Relief Act 1963.
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