CCSU BA LL.B. - Contract - I (General Principles of Contract) - 2024 - Old question paper

B.A. LL.B. Examination, Dec.-2024
CONTRACT-1
(General Principles of Contract)
(BL-3004)
(New Course)

Section A
Note: Attempt all the five questions. Each question carries 4 marks.

1. What is the 'Consideration' in a contract?
2. What does 'Free Consent' mean in a Contract?
3. What is meant by 'Acceptance' in Contract Law?
4. Define 'Mistake' in Free Consent.
5. What is meant by 'Discharge of Contract'?

Section B
Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

6. What is the definition of 'CONTRACT' as per Section 2(h) of the Indian Contract Act? Explain its components.
7. Differentiate between an 'OFFER' and an 'Invitation of Offer' under the Indian Contract Act.
8. What do you understand by the term 'CAPACITY to CONTRACT'? Explain the provisions related to Minors under Section-11.

Section C
Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks. Answer is required in detail.

9. What is the significance of the Principle of Consideration under Section 2(d)? Is past consideration valid? Explain with examples.
10. What are Void Agreements under Sec. 23 of the Indian Contract Act? Discuss with examples.
11. What do you understand by 'COERCION' under Sec. 15 of Indian Contract Act 1872? Discuss its effect on Contract with Examples.
12. Define the rule of Public Policy under Section 23 of Indian Contract Act.
13. What remedies are available for the 'Breach of Contract' under Sec. 73 to 75 of the Indian Contract Act? Explain with leading cases.