Contract Law

When Contracts Die Before Birth โš–๏ธ


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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Contract That Never Had a Pulse

๐ŸŒŸ Imagine buying a priceless painting, only to discover it burned down hours before you signed the contract. Or picture a perfectly legal business deal that becomes illegal overnight due to a new government law. Both contracts fail, but the legal consequences are worlds apart!

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” Why some contracts are "born dead" (void ab initio) while others "die later" (become void)
  • โš–๏ธ The crucial difference between a contract that never existed vs. one that stops existing
  • ๐ŸŽฏ How timing determines whether you get your money back and who's responsible for what
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ When Section 65 of the Contract Act saves your advance payment

๐Ÿš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž Mohri Bibi vs. Dharmodas Ghose (1903) - The landmark case that defined why minor's contracts are dead from birth
  • โญ Satyabrata Ghose vs. Mugneeram - Supreme Court's explanation of when valid contracts suddenly die
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Privy Council's groundbreaking decision on contract enforceability

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Practical Takeaways:

  • ๐Ÿ“ How Force Majeure clauses can save your business deals
  • โšก Why good contract drafting prevents future disasters
  • ๐ŸŽญ The doctrine of frustration explained in simple terms
  • ๐Ÿ’ก When impossibility excuses non-performance

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This episode transforms confusing legal jargon into crystal-clear concepts that every business owner and individual should understand. You'll never look at contracts the same way again!

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Contract LawBy Sharad Bansal