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    Which one of the following cases belongs to the principle of "pari delicto"?
    Question

    Which one of the following cases belongs to the principle of "pari delicto"?

    A.

    Barrett Vs Irvine

    B.

    Banwari Lal Vs Sukhdarshan Dayal

    C.

    Onkarmal Vs Banwari Lal

    D.

    State of Madras Vs Gannon Dunkerley & Co

    Correct option is C


    The principle of "pari delicto" means that when both parties to an illegal agreement are equally at fault, neither can enforce the agreement.
    Information Booster:
    The case of Onkarmal vs Banwari Lal applied the principle of pari delicto, where both parties were found equally culpable in an illegal contract, rendering the contract unenforceable.
    Additional Information:
    Option (a), (b), and (d): These cases do not apply the principle of pari delicto.

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