[Solved] A minor was facing a criminal prosecution for smuggling drugs. He borrowed Rs. 5000 to hire an advocate to defend him in the court of law. What is the remedy available to the creditor if the minor does not return the money on his own?

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Q.	A minor was facing a criminal prosecution for smuggling drugs. He borrowed Rs. 5000 to hire an advocate to defend him in the court of law. What is the remedy available to the creditor if the minor does not return the money on his own?
A.	The creditor cannot recover the amount from the minor since a contract with a minor is void ab initio
B.	The amount of loan can be recovered from minor’s property since it is a loan for necessaries
C.	The creditor can recover his amount of loan from the minor on his (minor’s) attaining the age of majority
D.	The creditor can recover his amount from the parent or guardian of the minor
Answer» A. The creditor cannot recover the amount from the minor since a contract with a minor is void ab initio

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