MANIK CHAND AND ANR. versus RAMACHANDRA SON OF CHAWRIRAJ

MANIK CHAND AND ANR. versus RAMACHANDRA SON OF CHAWRIRAJ

A contract entered into by a guardian for the purchase of property for the benefit of minors is specifically enforceable under Hindu law and is not void for lack of mutuality as long as it is for the minor’s benefit.

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Parties
Appellant: Manik Chand; Respondent: Ramachandra son of Chawriraj
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
08 May 1980
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From Judgment and Decree Dated 9 2 1968 of the M.p. High Court in First Appeal No. 21 of 1966
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Specific Performance, Contracts by Guardian for Minors, Mutuality of Contract, Benefit of Minor
Contract Law Family Law Property Law Specific Performance Contracts by Guardian for Minors Mutuality of Contract Benefit of Minor

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Parties

Manik Chand

Appellant

Ramachandra son of Chawriraj

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From Judgment and Decree Dated 9 2 1968 of the M.p. High Court in First Appeal No. 21 of 1966

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a contract entered into by a guardian on behalf of minors for the purchase of property is enforceable and specifically performable under Indian law

Ratio Decidendi

A contract entered into by a guardian for the purchase of property for the benefit of minors is specifically enforceable under Hindu law and is not void for lack of mutuality as long as it is for the minor’s benefit.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Decree passed by the Trial Court is restored
  • Appellants are entitled to costs