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Under Section 11, who is competent to contract?
A{'text': 'A person of majority, of sound mind and not otherwise disqualified', 'label': 'A'}
B{'text': 'Any person above twelve years of age irrespective of other conditions', 'label': 'B'}
C{'text': 'Only persons who own registered immovable property in India', 'label': 'C'}
D{'text': 'Only persons registered with a State Bar Council of India', 'label': 'D'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. {'text': 'A person of majority, of sound mind and not otherwise disqualified', 'label': 'A'}
1. Section 11 sets out competence to contract.
2. The person must be of the age of majority under the law to which he is subject.
3. He must also be of sound mind at the time of contract.
4. He must not be disqualified from contracting by any law to which he is subject.
_Source: Indian Contract Act, 1872 (indiacode.nic.in), S. 11_
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