Understanding Section 11: Why Minors Cannot Contract | Know
Understanding Section 11: Why Minors Cannot Contract | Know the Law
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๐ Can a Minor Enter Into a Contract?
โ Absolutely Not.
As per Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a person must be of the age of majority (i.e., 18 years or 21 in certain guardianship cases) to enter into a valid contract.
๐งพ Any contract entered into by a minor is “void ab initio” — meaning it has no legal effect from the very beginning, regardless of consent or intention.
๐ Even if:
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The minor misrepresents their age
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Both parties agree mutually
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The contract seems beneficial
…it still remains unenforceable in a court of law.
โ However, a minor can be a beneficiary under a contract — they can receive advantages, but cannot be held liable for obligations.
โ๏ธ This provision exists to protect minors from exploitation and legal consequences due to immaturity.
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