Void agreements

Leslie Ltd. v. Sheill [1914]: When Fraud Cannot Override the Protection of Minority

Leslie Ltd. v. Sheill [1914]: When Fraud Cannot Override the Protection of Minority Author: JyotiStudent, Rayat Bahra College of Law ————————————————————— 💡 3 Quick Takeaways 1. A contract entered into by a minor is void — and courts will not allow a creditor to recover money advanced under such a contract by simply re-framing the […]

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The Legal Effects of Restraint on Legal Proceedings and Arbitration Clauses

The Legal Effects of Restraint on Legal Proceedings and Arbitration Clauses Author: RashiStudent, Symbiosis Law School, Noida —————————————————————————————————————- Quick Takeaways Introduction Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 states:“Agreements in restraint of legal proceedings are void.” The foundation of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 lies in the principle of freedom of contract; however, this

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