Reviewed case brief

Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose

(1903) 30 IA 114; [1903] UKPC 12

(1903) 30 IA 114 · Privy Council (Judicial Committee)

Court: Privy Council (Judicial Committee)
Year: 1903
Subjects: Law of Contract I
Reviewed: 2026-08-02

Rule established

A contract entered into by a minor is void ab initio under Indian law, not merely voidable; a minor has no capacity to contract under Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

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Held

Ratio decidendi

How to use it in an exam

Editorial source

(1903) 30 IA 114; ILR 30 Cal 539; verified via Wikipedia, drishtijudiciary.com, testbook.com, coursehero.com

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