Question

a student was induced by his teacher to sell his brand new car to the latter at less than the purchase price to secure more marks in the examination accordingly the car was sold however the father of the student persuaded him to sue the teacher state on what ground the student can sue his teacher ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes he can

Explanation:

PROVISIONS :

According to section 16 of The Indian Contract Act , 1872 , " A contract is said to be induced by undue influence where the relations subsisting between the parties are such that one of the parties is in a position dominant to the will of the other and he uses that position to obtain an unfair advantage over the other".

Facts of the case:

• Student was induced by his teacher to sell his brand new car for price less than he purchased, if he wanted to secure more marks in the examination.
• The car was sold accordingly.
• Father of the student want to persuade the teacher for influencing .

Conclusion : Here , Since the student was influenced by his teacher. He can sue his teacher for making undue influence on a person whose mental capacity is temporarily affected by reason of age .