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Business and Allied Law

Dec 2025 Examination

 

 

Q1. Tech Innovators, a partnership firm, is considering admitting the 17-year-old son of one of its partners to the benefits of the partnership. The existing partners want to encourage the minor’s involvement but are concerned about his legal status, liability for losses, and participation in management. They also want to ensure that the partnership deed and firm’s operations remain compliant with the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, and that the minor’s rights and obligations are clearly defined. How should the partners of ‘Tech Innovators’ apply the legal provisions regarding the position of a minor in a partnership firm under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, to manage the admission of a partner’s 17-year-old son? Discuss the rights, limitations, and necessary steps to ensure compliance and protect the interests of all parties. (10 Marks)

Ans 1.

Introduction

The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 provides clear guidance on the rights, duties, and liabilities of partners in a firm. One of its unique provisions relates to the position of a minor in a partnership. A minor, due to legal incapacity, cannot become a full partner as per law, but Section 30 of the Act allows him to be admitted to the benefits of partnership with the consent of all existing partners. Tech Innovators, a partnership firm, is considering admitting the 17-year-old son of a partner, which raises questions of legality, liability, and participation in management. By carefully applying the Act’s provisions, the firm can safeguard compliance, protect the minor, and ensure fair treatment of all partners while

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Q2(A). Ravi works as an accountant in ABC Traders. While processing online payments to vendors, he mistakenly transfers Rs.50,000 to Mr. Sharma’s account instead of Rs.5,000. The mistake happened because two vendor accounts had similar names, and Ravi clicked the wrong beneficiary. Mr. Sharma is not a vendor of ABC Traders and had no prior dealings with them. Upon receiving the unexpected credit, he assumed it might be a refund for some old transaction and immediately used the money to pay off his personal bills. When ABC Traders discovered the error three days later, they contacted Mr. Sharma, explained the mistake, and demanded the return of Rs.50,000. Mr. Sharma refused, claiming that he had already spent the money and believed it was legitimately his.

Questions:

1. Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, does Mr. Sharma have a legal obligation to return the money?
2. Which section of the Act applies, and what is the principle behind it?
3. If Mr. Sharma has already spent the amount, can ABC Traders still recover it from him? Give reasons.

(5 Marks)

Ans 2a.

Introduction

The Indian Contract Act, 1872, provides clear rules for situations where a person receives money or goods by mistake. In this case, Ravi, an accountant of ABC Traders, mistakenly transferred Rs.50,000 to Mr. Sharma, who was not entitled to it. The dispute revolves around whether Mr. Sharma has a legal duty to return the money once the mistake is identified. The matter touches upon the principle of unjust enrichment, where no one is

 

Q2(B) EcoFresh Beverages launched a bottled juice brand, “PureNature,” claiming on its packaging and advertisements that the juice contained “100% natural ingredients, no added sugar, and zero preservatives.” The product became popular and sold across India. After six months, an independent lab tested multiple bottles from different batches and found that the juice contained artificial sweeteners and chemical preservatives exceeding permissible limits. Several consumers reported allergic reactions and health issues after consuming it. Consumer activists began raising awareness on social media. Many customers felt cheated, but most were hesitant to file individual complaints because of the effort and cost involved. A prominent state- level consumer association decided to file a single case representing 2,000 affected buyers, seeking compensation, product recall, and corrective advertising from EcoFresh. EcoFresh defended itself by claiming that the preservatives were “within safe limits” and that any misleading wording was “a minor labelling oversight” not amounting to unfair trade practice.

Questions:

1. Can the consumer association maintain this complaint as a class action suit under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?
2. Analyse the advantages and challenges of filing a class action suit in this case.
3. If you were the judge, what factors would you consider in deciding whether EcoFresh’s conduct amounts to an unfair trade practice? (5 Marks)

Ans 2b.

Introduction

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, provides remedies for unfair trade practices, misleading advertisements, and unsafe products. In this case, EcoFresh Beverages marketed its juice brand “PureNature” with false claims of being 100% natural, but tests revealed artificial sweeteners and preservatives. This misrepresentation caused health issues and consumer dissatisfaction. Since many buyers are affected, a state-level