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Every one is minor who have not attained the age of 18. Before completion of 18 years a person is a minor. Once he has completed 18 years, he is of the age of majority.
In following two cases the age of majority is 21 years:
- A guardian of minor’s person and property has been appointed by the Court under the Guardians and Wards Act 1890.
- A minor is under the guardianship of court of wards.
Position of Minor at Law
Law protects minor against his inexperience and inability of proper decisions.
Nature of Minor’s Agreements
- Agreement with a minor is void ab initio
- Minor may be a promisee or beneficiary
- Minor cannot become a partner nor can a new partnership be started with minor as a partner
- Minor can be an agent
- There can be no specific performance of an agreement made by a minor
- A minor can always plead minority
- Minor cannot ratify the agreements entered into during minority on the attainment of majority
- A minor cannot be adjudged insolvent
- A minor is liable for the necessaries supplied to him or to his dependents.