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10 In a Scheduled Area, a tribe sold his land to a non-tribe. Is the sale valid? Discuss. Land Laws 2010 1×
10 The State Government acquired 10 acres of land belonging to 'X' for a public purpose, namely the construction of the outer ring road surrounding Hyderabad city. Subsequently, due to realignment of the road, the land was not required by the government. Instead of returning the land to its erstwhile owner, the same was given to a private special economic zone by the Government. Discuss the validity of the Government's action. Land Laws 2011 1×
10 A tribal person intends to transfer his land situated in a region not declared as a scheduled area. Can he transfer the land by sale to a non-tribal? Land Laws 2020 1×
10 X, a tribe, has 10 acres of land in Adilabad District. X sells his property and registers it to Y , a non-tribe. Is the transfer valid? Land Laws 2010 1×
10 Under the Urban Land Ceiling Act, the government has collected 100 acres of land. Now the government proposes to transfer the land to a business person to construct a multiplex theatre. A voluntary organization wants to challenge it. Advise. Land Laws 2017 1×
10 The wet land belonging to "X" was acquired by the Government for the purpose of giving it to a multi-national company. 'X' challenged the action of the Government. Decide. Land Laws 2010 1×
10 A advertised in news papers that the would give Rs. 1,00,000 to any one who would bring his missing child. B found the missing child and brought back the child and handed over to A. At the time of handing over the child B was not aware of the advertisement and the later he came to know about the advertisement and claimed for it should A pay. Law of Contract – I 2012 1×
10 A agreed to erect a plant for B by 31st January, 1991. The contract provided that B should pay Rs. 500 per month. For every month that A took beyond the agreed date. A was late by six months. B sued A for Rs. 6,500/- the actual loss caused to him as a result of the delay. To what damages, if any, is 'B' entitled? Law of Contract – I 2015 1×
10 'X' agreed to let his hall to 'Y' for some public entertainment and the hall was destroyed by fire before the date of the event. Discuss. Law of Contract – I 2017 1×
10 A agrees to let her daughter to hire B for concubinage. Is the agreement valid? Law of Contract – I 2012 1×
10 Arun fraudulently informs Bushan that his house is free from encumbrances. Bushan thereupon buys the house. The house is subject to a martagage. Can Bushan file a case to aboid the contract and get back the money? Law of Contract – I 2018 1×
10 A asked his servant B to go and search for A's missing boy. After B left the house A announced an award of Rs. 1000/- for anyone who brings the missing child. B found the child and handed over to his master. B had claimed for the award. A rejected to pay award to B. Advise B. Law of Contract – I 2012 1×
10 A bachelor agrees to marry a spinster B after the death of his father and used to cohabited with the girl. But before death of his father A marries D. Advise B. Law of Contract – I 2011 1×
10 A, a businessman transferred his entire property in the name of the spiritual guru, on his advice, believing that A will get moksha in the next world. But after some time he denied his free consent. Decide. Law of Contract – I 2012 1×
10 A conveys land to B, who bequeaths it to C and dies. Thereupon D gets possession of the land and produces a forged instrument stating that the conveyance was made to B in trust for him. What is the suitable relief sought by C in the suit? Law of Contract – I 2018 1×
10 'X' enters into an agreement with 'Y' promising not to get married during his life time. However 'X' gets married within six months from the said contract. Can 'Y' sue 'X' in the circumstances? State reasons for your answer. Law of Contract – I 2013 1×
10 A finds a watch on the road. He gives it to B for repairing it. B refuses to return it. Can A sue B? Law of Contract – I 2012 1×
10 A garments trader displayed a T-shirt in the show case of his shop. A customer wanted to purchase the same but the trader refuse to sell it. Can the customer argue that the display in the show case amounts to offer and that he accepted the same, therefore the trader cannot refuse to sell. Explain with reasons. Law of Contract – I 2013 1×
10 B gave his acceptance to an offer given by A through electronic medium. When is the communication of acceptance is said to be complete. Law of Contract – I 2013 1×
10 A gives an offer to 'B' for the sale of a house. Before 'B' gives his acceptance 'A' revokes his offer. Examine the legal position. Law of Contract – I 2013 1×
10 'A' is indebted to 'B' and B to C. By mutual agreement B's debt to 'C' and A's debt to B, is cancelled and C accepts 'A' as his debtor. Explain the above situation with suitable legal provisions. Law of Contract – I 2013 1×
10 A inspects the building before buying it. B the agent does not disclose the defects in the building. Can A sue for misrepresentation? Law of Contract – I 2012 1×
10 'A' invites 'B' to dinner B accepts the invitation but does not turn up at the dinner. Can 'A' sue 'B' for the loss he has suffered. Law of Contract – I 2017 1×
10 'A' issued a cheque to 'B' for Rs. One lakh. When 'B' presented the same in his bank, the cheque was returned for 'Insufficiency of funds'. Advise 'B' as to his rights under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Law of Contract – I 2013 1×
10 P and Q jointly owe Rs. 1,00,000 to R. P paid that amount to R. Q not knowing this fact also paid the amount to R. Can Q recover this amount from R? Law of Contract – I 2012 1×
10 A left his carriage on B's premises. B's landlord seized the carriage as distress for recent. A paid the rent to obtain the release of his carriage. Can A recover the amount from B? Law of Contract – I 2022 1×
10 A makes an offer to B. C pretending to be B accepts the offer. Decide the validity of the offer. Law of Contract – I 2011 1×
10 A, a minor was allotted the role of an actress in a particular film by B a film producer. The agreement was made with A's father C. B the film producer subsequently allotted the role to another artist and terminated the contract with A's father. State whether A or the father of A could sue on the promise. Law of Contract – I 2012 1×
10 'X' a minor borrowed from 'Y', a sum of Rs. 10,000 the payment of the loan was guaranteed by 'Z' who is a major. 'X' refuses to pay. Can Y hold 'Z' liable for the money? Law of Contract – I 2017 1×
10 A minor entered into an agreement with a hotelier to have lunch and dinner every day at a rate of Rs.100/- per day. His minority status was not known to the hotelier the time of the contract. Thereafter, the minor failed to pay the charges for one month. Can the hotelier make the minor or his assets liable for recovery of the amount due? State reasons for your answer. Law of Contract – I 2013 1×
10 Mr. Arun offers by a letter to sell his car to Mr. Mohan for Rs. 60,000/- . Mrs. Radha at the same time offers by a letter to buy A's car for Rs. 60,000/-. The two letters cross each other in the post. Is there a concluded contract between Mr. Arun and Mrs. Radha? Law of Contract – I 2020 1×
10 Mr. Das offering to sell his farm to Mr. Lal for Rs. 80,000/- but Lal said he would buy it for Rs. 75,000/- only. Later on Lal agreed to buy the farm for Rs. 80,000/-. But then Das sell the farm. Can Lal sue for specific performance of contract? Law of Contract – I 2018 1×
10 Mr. Lal offers donate Rs. 50,000/- to the orphanage. The orphanage accepts the offer. Can the orphanage recover the amount through Court of law, if Mr Lal fails to pay the amount? Law of Contract – I 2019 1×
10 Mr. Pradeep hired a godown from Mr. Dinesh for a period often months and paid the whole rent to him in advance. After four months, the godown was destroyed by fire and Pradeep claimed a refund of a proportionate amount of the rent. Is the claim valid? Law of Contract – I 2019 1×
10 Mr. Rahim contract to sell a plot to Mr. Ganesh for Rs. 2 Lakh. Mr. Rahim afterwards conveys that plot for Rs. 3 Lakh to Mr. Sudheer who has notice of the earlier contract. Can Mr. Ganesh file a suit for specific performance of the contract against Mr. Sudheer? Law of Contract – I 2020 1×
10 A Muslim lady sued her father in law to recover arrears of allowance payable to her by him under a contract in consideration of her marriage. Decide whether the contract is tenable. Law of Contract – I 2011 1×
10 A, offers by a letter to sell his car to B for Rs. 50,000/-. B at the same time offers by a letter to buy A's car for Rs. 50,000/-. Both A and B received the respective letters. Is there a concluded contract between A and B? Law of Contract – I 2022 1×
10 'A' offers to sell his cycle to B for Rs.1,000. B offers to buy it for Rs. 750/- A refuses to sell. B then tells 'A', 'I accept your offer and shall purchase the cycle for Rs.1000/-.' Is A bound to sell the cycle to 'B' for Rs. 1000/-. Law of Contract – I 2013 1×
10 C offers to sell to D a painting which C knows is a good copy of a well-known master price. D thinking that the painting is an original one and that C must be unaware of this immediately accepts D's offer. Does his offer result in a contract? Law of Contract – I 2015 1×
10 A, an old man of feeble sight, signed a Bill of Exchange thinking it was a guarantee. There was no negligence on the part of A. Is A liable? Law of Contract – I 2016 1×
10 'M' an old man of poor sight endorsed a Bill of Exchange of Rs. 10,000/- thinking that it was a guarantee. Is 'M' liable to pay the amount? Law of Contract – I 2017 1×
10 A owes money to B under a contract. It is agreed between A, B and C that B shall. Henceforth accept C as his debtor instead of A. Can B claim payment from C? Law of Contract – I 2014 1×
10 'A' is the owner and possessor of a flat in an apartment. 'B' alleges that he is the owner of the flat and requires 'A' to deliver it to him. Discuss the remedies available to A under the Specific Relief Act. Law of Contract – I 2019 1×
10 X a postman wrongly delivered a parcel to Y which is addressed to Z. Can Y appropriate the parcel? What is his liability? Law of Contract – I 2013 1×
10 A promised to supply some crackers to B 10 days before Diwali festival. But A supplied them after the festival. What is the remedy available to B. Law of Contract – I 2012 1×
10 'A' promises 'B' to pay Rs. 10,000/- to 'C'. 'A' does not pay the amount to 'C'. 'C' can't take action against 'A'. Explain the legal implications. Law of Contract – I 2013 1×
10 A promises to pay a time barred debt to B. Can it be a good consideration to enforce A's promise. Law of Contract – I 2013 1×
10 A promises to pay a time barred debt. Is it a valid consideration? Law of Contract – I 2012 1×
10 A promises a subscription of Rs. 5000 to Cyclone Relief Fund. He does not pay. Is there any legal remedy against him? Law of Contract – I 2016 1×
10 Rajan and Sujan jointly owe Rs. 30,000/- to Prasad. Rajan alone pays the amount to Prasad; and Sujan, not knowing this fact, pays Rs. 30,000/- over again to Prasad. Is there any obligation on Prasad to repay the amount to Sujan, if so, under which provision of law? Law of Contract – I 2018 1×