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CoNTRACT-I

Paper 1:3

Full Marks 80
Time Three hours
The figures in the margin indicate
full marks for the questions.

1. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct

option 1x10=10

The Indian Contract Act, 1872 came

into force on (the first day of
January, 1872/ the first day of
September, 1872)
(i) The term has been defined in
sec. 2 (a) of the Indian Contract Act,
1872 (proposal/acceptance)

tii) Undue influence' is defined under

sec. of the Indian Contract
Act. (15/16)

Contd.
 minor's 2. Write short notes on the following:
(iu) In the leading case of .

2x5-10
agreement was declared as void.
(Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose/ Mode of revocation of offer
(a)
Lakshmi Dass v. Roop Lall
(b) Doctrine of economic duress
Act.
Section 29 of the Indian Contract Agreement in restraint of marriage
1872 decals with agreement.
(c)
wagering/uncertain) (d) Doctrine of frustration

(e) Multinational Agreement.

(vi) 'X' enters agreement to remain
into an

unmarried. The agreement is -

(valid/void) What is Contract ? Write the essential

3
elements of a valid contract. 2+10-12
means "as much as earned."
(Uit)
(Quantum merit/ Contingent Contract) Or
means substitution of an
Write an exhaustive note on consideration.
(vuy
with a new one.
existing contract 12
fnovation/reimbursement)
4
4. What are the essential elements of fraud?
fix) As per section 6(2)(a) of the Specific How does a fraud differ from a
Relief Act, no suit shall be brought after misrepresentation ? 4+812
the expiry of . - from the date of
Or
dispossession. (6 months/1 Year)
Write the following: 6+612
A person entitled to the possession off
(x
(x)
specific immovable property may a) Who are Incompetent to contract ?
recover it in the manner provided by
the . (Indian Contract Act/ (b) Define mistake of law and mistake of
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908) fact.

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 consideration is void"
5 "Agreement without
exceptions?
-Explain. Are there any 6+6-12
Or

Discuss the following with-its exceptions

6+6-12

(a) Wagering agreement

restraint of trade.
(b) Agreements in

6. What is Discharge of a contract? Discuss

various modes of discharge of contract.
4+8 12
Or
What do you mean by Quasi-Contract?
Explain the essentials of quasi-contract.
4+8-12

7. Explain the object, nature and scope of the

Specific Relief Act, 1963. 12
Or
Write notes on the following: 6+6 12
(a)
(a) The Standard Form of Contracts
(b) Constitutional provisions for
contractual liability of Government.

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CONTRACT-I

Paper 1:3

Full Marks : 80
Time: Three hours
The figures in the margin indicate
full marks for the questions.

1. Fill in the blanks 1x10-10

A mere statement of intention

an offer. (is/is not)
Where the promise is already under an
(i)
existing public duty, an express
promise to perform, or performance of
amount to
that duty
consideration. (will/will not)

(iii) A person who is usually of unsound

mind, but occasionally of sound mind
make a contract when he is of
Sound mind. (may/may not)

Contd.
 notes on the following:
(tv) Coercion includes committing or
2 Write short 2x5=10
threatening to commit. any act
forbidden by wnbeáiencoeo .(Codeof Criminal (a) Consideration
Procedure/Indian Penal Code)
Minor shareholder
in restraint of (b) as a
(v) Every agreement
marriage ol a minor is -. (void/ c) Agreement opposed to public policy
valid)
(d) Quanturn meruít
(u According to section . of the Act,
every agreement which anyone is
by (e) Injunctioon
restrained from exercising a lawfull
profession, trade or business of any 3 "No Consideration No Contract". Discuss this
kind. is to that extent void. (27/28) rule with its exceptions. 12
(vi) Section of the Indian Contract Or
Act. 1872 deals with compensation for
loss or damage caused by breach of What do you mean by acceptance ? Discuss
the rules regarding acceptance in a
contract. (71/73)
contract. 4+8 12
(vii damages are awarded in
contracts. {Liquidated/Unliquidated)
4. Differentiate between the following:
ix A minor on attaining majority 6+6-12

ratify an agreement entered into while (a) Coercion and undue influence
he was a minor. (can/cannot)
(b) mistake and misrepresentation
(x Generally speaking, specific perfornance
is directed only in cases where monetary Or
Compensation an adequate
"Minor's agreement is void". Discuss the
remedy. {is/is rnot) statement in detail. 12

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2
 "Every agreement, of which the object or

consideration is unlawful. is void". Explain

a valid
stating the legal requirement of
contract. 12
Or
How is an agreement in restraint of legal
proceedings void? Elucidate your answer
with its exceptions. 8+4 12

6 What do you mean by breach of contract ?

What are the remedies available for an
injured party in breach of contract?
4+8 12
Or
What do you mean by doctrine of
frustration ? Discuss various grounds of
doctrine of frustration. 4+8 12

Write short notes on: 4x3 12

(a) Standard form of contract
(b) Arbitration
(c) Specific performance
Or
What is government contract ? Discuss the
procedural requirements of a Government
contract with relevant case laws.
2+10=12

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CONTRACT-I
Paper 1.3
Full Marks 80
Time: Three hours
The figures in the margin indicate
full marks for the questions.
1. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct
option : 1x1010
The law of contract deals to create
(legal rights and obligations/
constitutional rights and obligations)
(ii) Proposal is the element for
formation of contract. (first/ second)
(ii) Coercion' is defined under section
of the Indian Contract Act.
(15/16)
iv) In the leading case of. minor's
agreement was declared as void.
(Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose/
Lakshmi Dass v. Roop Lall)

Contd.
 (v) is an exception to the rule essentials
3. What is proposal ? Write down the
that a stranger to contract cannot sue. formation of contract.
of a proposal in
(Trust/Acceptance) 4+8 12

(vi) means substitution of an

Or
existing contract with a new one.
(Novation/Reimbursement) "Acceptance is to an offer what a lighted
match stick is to a train of gun powdeer
(vii) Section 29 of the Indian Contract Act. 12
1872 deals with agreement. Explain.
(ambiguous/wagering) to
(vii) Breach may be actual or 4.
4. What do you mean by "capacity
contract"? Discuss the effects of minor's
(anticipatory/non-actual) agreement.
4+8 12
(ix) i s granted at the discretion
Or
of the court by injunction, temporary
or perpetual. the factors
What is free consent ? What are
(Preventive relief/Rescission) that vitiate free consent ? 2+10 12
(x) The Specific Relief Act, 1963 was came
into force on term 'public
5. What do you understand by the
(13 December, 1963/1* March, 1964) to public
policy' ? How is a contract opposed
answer. 12
2.
policy void ? Elucidate your
Write short notes on the following:
2x5-10 Or
(a) Privity of contract exhaustive note on limitation on
Write an
(b) Wagering contract freedom of contract. 12

c) Legality of object
Discuss various modes of discharge of
(d) Injunction 6.
12
contract.
(e) Mistake of law.
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 Or

What is doctrine of frustration ? Discuss

the grounds of doctrine of frustration. 12

7. Discuss the contractual liability of Govt. in

the light of constitutional provisions.
Whether such liability is different from
elucidate
liability under the Contract Act,
your answer.
12

Or

the principles for assessment of

Explain
damages in case of breach of contract with
the help of statutory provisions. 12
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cONTRACT-I

Paper 1:3

Full Marks: 80

Time Three hours

The figures in the margin indicate

the questions.
full marks for

the correct
1 Fill in the blanks by choosing 1x10=10
option
is
The person accepting the proposal
called (promisor/promisee).

Under the Indian

Contract Act, 1872
i) consideration may be (past/

past, present
or future)
undue influence
Contract made under
ii) . (void/voidable)
is
threat
means actual violence or
iv) violence to a person. (Duress/
of
Coercion).

Contd.
 void'. Are
(v) Section . deals with agreement 3. A Contract without consideration tiswith
in restraint of marriage. (26/27) there any exceptions
to it ? Explain
12
suitable illustrations.

(vi) Section 29 of the Indian Contract Act,

1872 deals with agreement. Or

(ambiguous/ wagering) offer what a lighted

"Acceptance is to
an.

train of gun powder."

means 'as much as earned' match stick is to a
vii) 12
(Quantum meruit/ Contingent contract) Explain.
to minor's
(vii) Damage' means (injury/ 4. Explain the lâw relating
case iaws. 12
compensation) with relevant
agreements

ixc) The Specific Relief Act, 1963 was Or

came into force on (13th to be free.
consent is not said
December, 1963/ 1st March 1964) State when a the
of such consent on
What is the effect
contract? 8+4-12
The Law of Contract deals to create formation of a
(legal rights and obligations/
constitutional rights and obligations) kinds of agreements
What arethe different
5. Contract Act?
the Indian
declared void by 12
2. Write short notes on the following: Explain briefly with examples.
2x5-10 Or

agreements ?
Distinguish
a) Characteristics of proposal or offer. What are wagering
and contingent
between wagering agreements 4+8-12
(b) Mistake of law. contracts.

(c) Void agreement. of

termination
modes of
various
(d) Anticipatory breach of contract. 66. Discuss

contract. What are the remedies provided

contract?
8+4 12
breach of
(e) Standard form of contract. against
Contd.
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 Or
Write brief notes on: 6+3+312
Supervening impossibility of
a)
performance.
b) Position of finder of goods.

c Novation.

7. Write an essay on the main objects of the

Specific Relief Act, 1963. 12

Or

Discuss the following: 6+6 12

Multinational agreements.
. Constitutional provisions for
contractual liability of Government.

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2015

LAW OF CONTRACT - 1

Paper: 1:3

Full Marks : 80
Time Three hours

The figures in the margin indicate

full marks for the questions.

Answer Q.Nos. 1 & 2 and any five from the rest.

1. Answer correctly 1x10 10

(a) Acceptance has been defined under

Section 2(a) of the Indian Contract
Act

il) Section 2(c) of the Indian Contract

Act

il) Scction 2(d) of the Indian Contract

Act

iv) Nonc of the above of the Indian

Contract Act

Contd.
 the
Free consent is defined under contract is found in
(b} (e) Govt. power to

1872
Section 10 of the Contract Act Indian Contract Act
i) (i)
Section 1l of the Contract Act Constitution of India
(ii)
1932
Section 13 of the Contract Act Indian Partnership Act
(ni) (üi)
Indian Penal Codc
fiv) Section 14 of the Contract Act iv)
Performance of
The consideration is unlawful if it is (n As regards Specific
Specific Relief Act
Contracts under the
fraudulcnt according to
contracts can be divided into
1963,
(i) Scction 23 of the Contract Act
(1) two categories
i) Section 25(2) of the Contract Act
(iü) thrcc categories
il) Scction 26 of the Contract Act
(ii) four categoriess
iv) None of the above
iv) five categories

(d) The rule regarding devolution of joint are there to

How exceptions
rights is contained under Section (g) many
Contract ?P
doctrine of Privity of
45 of the Contract Act two

44 of the Contract Act (il) three

ii 37 of the Contract Act (ii) four

iv All the above (iv) five

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 (h) Section 19A of the Contract Act dcals 2x5-10
Ug 2. Answer the following:
2.
with consequences of agrcement

obtained by ( Tenders and Auctions

i) cocrcion
(ii) Effect of Mistake
() undue influence

(ii) fraud (tt) Wagcring agreement

iv) misreprcscntation
iv) Rcfund and Restitution

(0 Agrecments in restraint of marriagc is

Standard form contracts.
void
(v)

(i) voidable ? What arc its csscntial

3 What is proposal
(ii) illcgal clemcnts? Write in detail making distinguish
4+8 12
(iv) All the abovc with offcr.

Or
) As pointed out by Anson, the remedics
consideration. Evaluate the doctrine
for breach of contract may be classified Definc
reference to English
into of consideration with
4+8 12
law.
twotwo heads

ii) three hcads Who incompctent to contract? Discuss

A. are

aid of English law also.

(iüi) four heads fully taking
4+8 12
iv) five hcads

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LAW OF CONTRACT-I
(New Course)
Paper 1-3
Full Marks : 80
Time:Three hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks
for the questions.

Answer Q. Nos. 1 & 2 and any Five from the rest.

1. Choosc the correct answer Ix10-10

(a) An agrcement not enforceable by law is

stated to be void under

(i) Section 2(g)

(ii) Section 2(d)

(iii) Scction 2(c)

(iv) Scction 2().

Contd.
 (b) A proposal when by
acceptcd becomes is frec
if not
caused

Conscnt

(i) agrccment undcr Scction (e)

(e)
2(c) () Cocrcion
fraud
and
(i) Promisc under Scction influcncc,

2(h) Cocrcion,
undue

(i) Contract under Section (ii)

(i) misrepresentalion

2(h)
iv) None of the above. (ii) fraud

( i v ) M i s r e p r e s c n t a t i o n .

(c) A contract without

Scction 25 is considcration under contract

contingent
A
i) Valid )
i s void
(i) Voidable becomes
void
ncvcr beccomes

(ii) cvcnt

(i) Void becomes

void
when
thc

(i)
(iv) Ilcgal. i m p o s s i b l c

(iv) is voidable.

(d) Partics are not

one of them is
compctcnt to contract if any contract
mcans

Recession
of the

() (g
minor, insanc, declared
contract

c a n c c l l a t i o n
of

(ii) minor
unqualificd (i)
i)
of original
contract

renewal
ii)
(iii) insanc altcration
of
contract

(ii)
(iv) declarcd unqualificd. All the
above.

(iv)
Contd.
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 An agreement in restraint of marriage Write notes on 2x5 10
(h)
(i)Voidablc Characteristics of Proposal or offer
(a)
(i) Void
(b) Minor as a sharcholder
(ii) lllegal
(c) Agreement opposed to public policy
(iv) None of the above.

d) Novation Essentials
(i) Age of majority for the purposc of contract
is
(e) Cocrcion.
(i) 16 yrs. for girls and 18 yrs. for boys
How
(i) 18 yrs. for girls and 21 yrs. for boys 3.
3 What do you mcan by 'Acceptance' ?
? Discuss
acccptance made in preacribcd
manner
(iii) 18 yrs.
thc rules rogarding valid acccptancc.
(iv) 21 yrs.
Or
(i) The law rclating to tender of pcrformancc is
laid down in What is proposal ? Write down the essentials of a
in formation of contract. 4+8-12
Scction-37 proposal

il) Scction-35
Define contract. What arc the clements of a valid
4.
(iii) Section-36 4+8-12
contract ? lixplain bricfly.
(iv) Section-38.

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 Or
3x4-12
Or Write short notes on (any three)

kinds of contract as found of Quasi-contract

Writc down the different
Characteristics
(a)
Act 1872.
12
under Indian Contract
(b) Injunction

is void", Discuss the (c) Kinds of Govt. Contract

5. "Minor's agrecmcnt
12
statcment in detail. (d) Specific Relicf

(e) Contingent contract.

Or
State the exceptions to
Define consideration.
12
consideration.

dcclarcd
6. What are diffcrent kinds of agrecment
Act 1872 ? 12
void under thc Indian Contract

Or

Definc frcc conscnt. What are the factors which

vitiatc frec conscnt? Explain them bricly.

4+8-12

1. What do you mean by performancc and dischargc

of contracts? Write in short accordingly. 12
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