Section 121: Estoppel

Corresponding Evidence Act provision

As given in the correspondence table of the National Crime Records Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs). Read both texts before relying on it. NCRB table

Questions on this section

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1. 1. A intentionally and falsely leads B to believe that a plot of land belongs to A, and B buys it and pays the price. Later, A actually acquires title to the land and sues to set aside the sale on the ground that he had no title when he sold it. Under the BSA:

   A.A may prove his want of title, since a person cannot sell what he does not ownB.A may prove his want of title, but must refund the price with interest to BC.A is barred from suing, but his legal representatives may prove want of titleD.A is not allowed to prove his want of title at the time of the sale
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2. 2. Consider the following statements regarding estoppel, with reference to Section 121 of the BSA and B.L. Sreedhar v. K.M. Munireddy (2003): 1. Estoppel is not a cause of action; it is a branch of the law of evidence, though it may also be viewed as a substantive rule of law. 2. Detriment to the person who acted on the representation is among the elements of estoppel. 3. The estoppel under Section 121 binds only the person who made the representation, and never his representative. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   A.1 and 2 onlyB.2 onlyC.1, 2 and 3D.1 and 3 only
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3. 3. Consider the following statements regarding estoppel under Section 121 of the BSA: 1. The representation must be made by a declaration in writing. 2. The estoppel binds the representative of the person who made the representation. 3. The person to whom the representation was made must have acted upon the belief so caused. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   A.1 and 2 onlyB.2 and 3 onlyC.1, 2 and 3D.1 and 3 only
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