Multiple choice

Directions: Given below is a statement of facts of a case. Following the statement are a few principles of law are given in the form of certain propositions. Apply the principles to the facts of the case and encircle the most reasonable answer out of the alternatives given:

Facts: Mohan promised to take Sundar out for a dinner in TAJ COROMANDAL. Even after two weeks, Mohan did not fulfil the promise. Sundar wants to sue Mohan to enforce that promise. Principles: I. An agreement enforceable in a court of law is a contract, II. In order for an agreement to be enforceable in a court of law, there must be a meeting of minds between both the parties, III. Parties to a contract should be something for the other party. The obligation to do something for the other party is mutual. This is called 'consideration' and absence of consideration renders the contract unenforceable.

If Sundar goes to court:

  1. he can compel Mohan to buy him a dinner at Taj Coromandal

  2. he can recover the value of dinner from Mohan

  3. this promise will not be enforced by a Court of Law as there is no consideration from Sundar

  4. none of the above answers is correct
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is a domestic or social agreement lacking consideration - Sundar gave nothing in exchange for Mohan's promise. Under Indian Contract Law, agreements made without consideration are void unless they fall under specific exceptions (like written and registered gifts or natural love and affection). A mere social invitation to dinner is not enforceable as there is no quid pro quo.

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