Provision for the prevention of unjust enrichment of a person is contained in:

Option A: Section 69 of Indian Contract Act, 1872

Option B: Section 70 of Indian Contract Act, 1872

Option C: Section 71 of Indian Contract Act, 1872

Option D: Section 72 of Indian Contract Act, 1872

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

In India, the doctrine of unjust enrichment is codified in enactments such as the Contract Act, 1872 (Sections 68-72), the Central Excise and Customs Law (Amendment) Act, 1991. The law has been further developed by various judgments.

Sample Mock Tests for Practice

THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT, 1872 (PAPER – 07 Q. NO. 211 TO 245)

THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1949 (PAPER – 09 Q. NO. 281 TO 315)

THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, 1908 (PAPER – 10 Q. NO. 361 TO 400)

THE MUSLIM PERSONAL LAWS (PAPER 01 Q. NO. 1 TO 29)

THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT, 1872 (PAPER – 16 Q. NO. 526 TO 560)

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THE LIMITATION ACT, 1963 (PAPER 01 Q. NO. 1 TO 40)

THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 (PAPER – 04 Q. NO. 121 TO 160)

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THE SPECIFIC RELIEF ACT, 1963 (PAPER – 04 Q. NO. 106 TO 140)

THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 (PAPER – 22 Q. NO. 841 TO 870)

THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1949 (PAPER – 03 Q. NO. 71 TO 105)

THE NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT, 1881 (PAPER 04 Q. NO. 121 TO 135)

THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1949 (PAPER – 05 Q. NO. 141 TO 175)

THE INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES ACT, 1947 (PAPER 01 Q. NO. 1 TO 15)

THE SALE OF GOODS ACT, 1930 (PAPER – 01 Q. NO. 1 TO 35)

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THE INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT, 1872 (PAPER – 03 Q. NO. 81 TO 120)

THE SPECIFIC RELIEF ACT, 1963 (PAPER – 05 Q. NO. 141 TO 175)

THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1949 (PAPER – 17 Q. NO. 561 TO 595)

THE LAW OF TORTS (PAPER 04 Q. NO. 136 TO 180)

THE INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT, 1872 (PAPER – 07 Q. NO. 241 TO 280)

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THE COURT FEES ACT, 1870 (PAPER 01 Q. NO. 1 TO 7)

THE HIMACHAL PRADESH URBAN RENT CONTROL ACT, 1987 (PAPER 01 Q. NO. 1 TO 30)

THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956 (PAPER 01 Q. NO. 1 TO 19)

THE INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT, 1872 (PAPER – 18 Q. NO. 681 TO 720)

THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 (PAPER – 16 Q. NO. 601 TO 640)

THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955 (PAPER -5 Q. NO. 101 TO 134)

THE INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT, 1872 (PAPER – 17 Q. NO. 641 TO 680)

THE INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT, 1872 (PAPER – 15 Q. NO. 561 TO 600)

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