Assertion (A) : A juvenile delinquent may have physical capacity to commit crime, while he has no contractual capacity to do so.
Reason (R) : According to Section-11 of the Indian Contract Act, a juvenile has no contractual capacity to commit crime.
Analyzing Assertion and Reason on Juvenile Capacity
This question examines the legal capacities of a juvenile delinquent concerning criminal acts and contractual agreements, referencing the Indian Contract Act.
Evaluating Assertion (A)
Assertion (A) states that a juvenile delinquent might possess the physical ability to commit a crime but lacks the legal capacity to enter into a contract.
- A juvenile can physically perform actions that constitute a crime. This is a matter of physical capability.
- However, legal systems often restrict minors (juveniles) from entering binding contracts due to their presumed lack of understanding and maturity.
- Therefore, Assertion (A) is correct as it distinguishes between physical capability and legal competence in contracting.
Evaluating Reason (R)
Reason (R) points to Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, stating that a juvenile lacks contractual capacity.
- Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, specifies the qualifications of persons competent to contract.
- It explicitly states that a person must be of the age of majority (18 years in most cases) to be competent to contract. Minors are therefore considered incompetent to contract.
- Thus, Reason (R) accurately reflects the provision of Section 11 concerning the contractual capacity of a juvenile.
Relationship Between Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Reason (R) provides the legal foundation for the second part of Assertion (A).
- Assertion (A) claims juveniles lack contractual capacity.
- Reason (R) explains *why* this is the case by citing the relevant legal provision (Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act).
- Therefore, Reason (R) is a correct explanation for Assertion (A).
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are factually correct, and Reason (R) correctly justifies Assertion (A).
Correct Option: 1. Both (A) and (R) are right and (R) is correct answer for (A).Important Questions from Law Relating To Contracts
A contract is said to be discharged by rescission:
A. When terms of a contract are altered
B. When a party makes novation of a contract
C. When an aggrieved party exercises his option to avoid the contract
D. When a party to a contract waives his rights under the contract
E. Where none of the parties has performed its part for a long time and no other party has objected against it
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following statements are TRUE in a contractual capacity?
A. Law presumes that every person is competent to contract unless otherwise proved
B. That a minor can make a contract for necessities of life
C. That a person of unsound mind can enter into the family contracts
D. A convict cannot enter into a valid contract nor can sue
E. That a wife can always make valid business contracts and bind her husband
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Under the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, which of the following is prohibited ?
- What does psychological emotional abuse include ?
(a) Failure to provide adequate food or clothing.
(b) Provide basic education.
(c) Striking a child
(d) Engaging in a Sexual act or shaming a child.
Choose the correct answer from the options : - What is the purpose of 'The One Stop Centers mentioned in the context of gender-based violence ?
