Section 11 Contract Act Explained: Who are competent to contract | Nyaya

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What does Section 11 of Contract Act say?

According to Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, every person is competent to contract who is of the age of majority according to the law to which he is subject, and who is of sound mind, and is not disqualified from contracting by any law to which he is subject. The section states: "Every person is competent to contract who is of the age of majority according to the law to which he is subject, and who is of sound mind, and is not disqualified from contracting by any law to which he is subject." The age of majority is 18 years for most individuals under the Indian Majority Act, 1875. This section is crucial in determining the capacity of individuals to enter into contracts.

Indian StandardSection 11, Indian Contract Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Contract Act, 1872, § 11 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

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What is Section 11 of Contract Act?

Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Contract Act) defines and regulates "Who are competent to contract". The section states: According to Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, every person is competent to contract who is of the age of majority according to the law to which he is subject, and who i...

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