CBCS/LL.B. (3 yr)/1st Sem.

/CC02/2021

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH BENGAL

LL.B. (3 yr.) 1st Semester Examination, 2021

CONTRACT-I
PAPER CODE: CC02
Time Allotted: 3 Hours Full Marks: 100
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

The students are advised to follow the word limit mentioned below strictly while answering questions.
The marks will be deducted if answers exceed word limit.
16-20 marks- 400 words / 10-15 marks- 300 words / 6-9 marks- 200 words / 2-5 marks- 100 words

Attempt Question No. 7 and any four from the rest

1. Define Contract. “All contracts are agreements, but all agreements are not 20
contracts”. Explain the statement with special reference to Section 10 of the
Indian Contract Act, 1872.

2. (a) What do you understand by the term free consent? Explain in detail with the help 16
of relevant case laws.
(b) Point out the difference between fraud and misrepresentation. 4

3. (a) Define Consideration. State the exceptions to the role No Consideration, No 10

Contract.
(b) Explain the doctrine of Privity of Contract along with its exceptions. 10

4. (a) Discuss the nature of Minor’s agreement with reference to important case laws. 15
(b) Can a person of an unsound mind enter into a contract? Justify your answer. 5

5. (a) Which agreements are expressly declared as void agreements under the Indian 16
Contract Act, 1872?
(b) What do you mean by the term Contingent Contract? Explain with the help of 4
suitable illustrations.

6. Explain the essential elements for a valid offer and acceptance. 20

7. Write short notes on any four of the following: 5×4 = 20

(a) General Offer and Specific Offer
(b) Quantum Meriut
(c) Mistake of fact and law
(d) Doctrine of frustration
(e) Quasi Contract
(f) Specific performance of Contract.
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