Contract Law DAVV Previous year questions by concept / topic



Essentials of a Valid Contract
  1.  All contracts are agreements but all agreements are not contracts. [DAVV 2023]
  2. Essential elements of a valid contract [DAVV 2022]

The formation of an agreement
  •     defines the proposal. When is the communication of an offer complete as against a proposal versus that of an acceptor?
  • acceptance of a general offer need not be communicated. Explain with leading cases/ [DAVV 2015]

Consideration 
  1. An agreement without consideration is void. [DAVV 2023]

Limitations on freedom of contract
  1. All agreements in restraint of legal proceedings are void? [DAVV 2023]
  2. The extent to which the following agreements are valid and enforceable? [DAVV 2022]
    1. in restraint of marriage
    2. in restraint of trade
  3. What are agreements against public policy?

Discharge of contract
  •     What is the Doctrine of Frustration? In which circumstances this doctrine is applicable? [DAVV 2023]

Competent to contract
  • Who is competent to contract? When is a person regarded of sound mind? [DAVV 2022]
  • Discuss principles laid down in Mohiri Bibee vs Dharmodas Ghosh case 

Free consent
  • What is coercion? Explain in detail. [DAVV 2023]
  • What do you understand by the term mistake? How does it impact free consent? [DAVV 2022]
Remedies against breach of contract
  • Remedies available against breach of contract? Explain in detail [DAVV 2023]
  • Short notes on  [DAVV 2023]
    • anticipatory breach of contract
    • remoteness of damages
  • Rescission of contract and rectification of contract [DAVV 2023]
  • what do you mean by an injunction? what is a perpetual and temporary injunction? [DAVV 2022]
  • which contracts can be specifically enforced? [DAVV 2022]
  • remote and indirect losses are irrecoverable [DAVV 2015]

Special Relief Act 1963
  •     circumstances under which a contract may or may not be performed [DAVV 2023]

Contingent and wagering contract
  •     what is the contingent contract? how do they differ from a wagering contract? [DAVV 2022]
   
Void and voidable agreement
  •      Define void and voidable agreements and distinguish between them [DAVV 2022]

Quasi Contracts
  • What do you mean by quasi-contracts? Explain with examples [DAVV 2022]

Special contracts
  • requirements in a govt contract under provisions of the constitution of India [DAVV 2022]