CLAT CLAT Solved Paper-2019

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    Each question consists of legal principle(s) (here-in-after referred to as 'principle') and facts. Such proposition may or may not be true in the real and legal sense, yet you have to conclusively assume them to be true for the purposes of this section. Principles have to be applied to the given facts to arrive at the most reasonable conclusion. Only one of the alternatives, i.e. [a], [b], [c] or [d] is the most reasonable conclusion. In other words, in answering the following questions, you must not rely on any principle except the principles that are given herein below for every question. Further you must not assume any facts other than those stated in the question. The objective of this section is to test your ability in legal aptitude, study of law, research aptitude and problem solving ability even if the 'most reasonable conclusion' arrived at may be absurd or unacceptable for any other reason.
    Principle Sale of liquor is illegal. All agreements relating to prohibited items do not exist in the eyes of law.
    Facts 'A' entered into an agreement with 'B' for the sale of liquor. 'A' failed to supply the agreed quantity of liquor to 'B'.

    A) 'B' can bring a legal action against 'A'.

    B) 'B' cannot bring any legal action against A'.

    C) 'A' can bring a legal action against 'B'.

    D) 'A' and 'B' can initiate appropriate legal proceeding against each other.

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Sol.      [b] As per the principle, sale of liquor is illegal, so all agreements related to it do not exist. A's failure to supply the agreed quantity of liquor to 'B' do not exist in the eyes of the law, so 'B' cannot bring any legal action against 'A'.


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