In Mohori Bibee v Dharmodas Ghose (1903), the Privy Council held that a minor's agreement is
AVoidable at the minor's option
BVoid ab initio and cannot be ratified on attaining majority
CValid if the minor stands to benefit
DVoidable at the option of the other contracting party
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Void ab initio and cannot be ratified on attaining majority
The Privy Council reading of Sections 10 + 11 + 2(h): a minor lacks capacity, so an agreement with a minor is void from the outset. Such an agreement cannot be ratified upon majority (a fresh agreement supported by fresh consideration is required).
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