Correct option is D
The Supreme Court in
Bhagwan Das v. Girdhari Lal & Co. discussed that mere mental resolve to accept an offer is not sufficient to constitute acceptance. There must be an external act—such as speech, writing, or conduct—that communicates acceptance to the offeror. Silence or internal acceptance alone does not form a valid contract under Indian contract law.
Information Booster:
For a contract to be enforceable, acceptance must be communicated to the offeror. In this case, the Supreme Court reinforced the rule that acceptance must be an outward expression, whether through words or actions, that clearly indicates the offeree's intent to enter into a contract. Mere internal acceptance is not sufficient, as it leaves the offeror unaware of the offeree's intentions.
Additional Knowledge:
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Fazal Ilahi v. East Indian Railway Co. (a): This case deals with railway-related disputes and does not focus on the issue of contract acceptance.
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M. Nanjappa v. M.P. Muthuswamy (b): This case involves different legal principles unrelated to contract law on acceptance.
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Dugdale v. Lovering (c): This is a common law case addressing contract acceptance, but the question here focuses on Indian case law.
