Multiple choice

Claim for necessaries of life supplied to a minor under Section 68 of the Indian Contract Act

  1. cannot be enforced at all

  2. can be enforced against the minor personally on attaining majority

  3. can be enforced against the minor’s property or estate

  4. can be enforced against the guardian, if any, of the minor
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (3) is correct. The minor and his property is liable for the necessities supplied to him. The contract by or with the minor is not enforceable otherwise. No contract can be enforced against the minor on attaining his majority or for the contracts made by guardian on their behalf.

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