Watch Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose [1903 SCC OnLine PC 4], the Privy Council decision that established that a minor’s agreement is void ab initio under Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. The case also examined the applicability of Sections 64 and 65, the doctrine of estoppel, and the protection available under Section 68 for necessaries supplied to a minor. Watch the case explained and understand why Mohori Bibee remains a foundational authority on contractual capacity and minors’ agreements in Indian contract law.
Read the full case details: https://www.scconline.com/blog/post/2026/06/06/cases-that-made-law-minor-entering-into-binding-contract-mohori-bibee-dharmodas-ghose-explained/
