UPSC Mains Law Paper Topic : Void, voidable, illegal and unforceable agreements

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UPSC Mains Law Paper Topic : Void, voidable, illegal and
unforceable agreements

Explain the effect of ‘mistake of fact’ on agreements with illustrations and decided cases. (95/II/7a/30)
A contract shall not be enforced if the agreement is opposed to public policy.” Examine. (95/II/5a/20)
Liberty to trade is not an aspect which 73 (Main) Law—Topic Wise Paper the law would permit a person to barter.” Examine. (96/II/5b/20)
In India the impossibility of performance covers both the agreement to do impossible act as well as contract to do act afterwards becoming impossible or unlawful.” Examine. (97/II/6a/30)
How do you distinguish void agreement and void contract? Does void contract have similar legal implications to voidable contract? (98/II/5b/20)
Public policy was a very unruly horse and when once you get astride it you never know where it will carry you.”Burrough, Examine relevancy of this statement under the Indian Law. (00/II/5b/20)
There is a very limited application of law relating to agreement in restraint of trade in India. Critically examine the statement and suggest the area of limitations. (02/II/5c/20)
Jurisdiction of a court to decide disputes arising out of contractual relations cannot be ousted by an agreement between the parties.” Discuss. (03/II/5a/20)
Whether an agreement without consideration is void? Discuss the rule with exceptions, if any. (04/II/5a/20)
A contract without consideration is void but there are some contracts, which even though made without consideration, are valid”. Discuss. (05/II/5b/20)
All illegal agreements are void but all void agreements are not illegal. Discuss. (07/II/5a/20)