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An infant who obtains loan by falsely misrepresenting his age can be made to repay the amount
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He is liable because of the fraud
💡 Explanation:
Under Indian law, minors (infants) generally cannot enter into valid contracts - contracts with minors are void. However, if a minor fraudulently misrepresents their age to obtain a loan, they can be held liable to repay the amount. The fraud exception overrides the general protection of minors. This prevents minors from exploiting their minority status through dishonesty.