Question

What is the age of attaining majority as per Indian Contract Act,1872 when the minor is under the guardianship of the court of wards?

• A. 16 years
• B. 18 years
• C. 21 years
• D. 20 years.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B 18 years
C 21 years

Section 11 of The Indian Contract Act specifies that every person is competent to contract provided:
He should not be a minor i.e and individual who has not attained the age of majority i.e 18 years in normal case and 21 years if a guardian is appointed by the Court.