alleryWhy can a minor not ratify, on attaining majority, an agreement made during minority?
ARatification needs fresh stamp duty
BOnly guardians may ratify
CRatification requires registration
DA void agreement can never be ratified
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A void agreement can never be ratified
The original agreement is void ab initio, and a void agreement is a nullity that cannot be ratified
a fresh promise to honour it is also void for want of consideration.
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