Here are more multiple-choice questions based on recent Supreme Court cases and principles of equity in Indian law:
Question 196
Which Supreme Court case discussed the application of the doctrine of “equitable estoppel” in the context of a dispute over land rights where one party relied on the conduct of another?
a) S. Rajagopalan v. P. Krishnan (2021)
b) K.K. Verma v. Union of India (2021)
c) Lalita Kumari v. State of Uttar Pradesh (2022)
d) Narayana v. State of Karnataka (2021)
Question 197
Which case involved the Supreme Court’s application of the principle of “constructive trust” in a case concerning inheritance rights over property?
a) Shyam Sundar v. Ranjit Singh (2021)
b) Shree Hanuman Sugar Mills v. R.K. Upadhyay (2022)
c) Ravindra Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh (2021)
d) Tata Sons v. Greenpeace International (2021)
Question 198
Which recent Supreme Court case dealt with the application of the equitable principle of “clean hands,” where the party seeking relief was found to have engaged in fraudulent conduct?
a) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. Madhusree Saha (2022)
b) Shyam Sundar v. Ranjit Singh (2022)
c) Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. v. Meenakshi Finance Ltd. (2022)
d) M.C. Chockalingam v. S. Ramaswamy (2022)
Question 199
In which case did the Supreme Court clarify that “equity aids the vigilant, not the slothful,” barring claims based on excessive delay in seeking relief?
a) M.C. Chockalingam v. S. Ramaswamy (2022)
b) Rajendra Prasad v. Gopal Prasad (2022)
c) Bihar State Electricity Board v. Parmeshwar Kumar (2021)
d) Vidyadhar v. Mankikrao (2021)
Question 200
Which case involved the application of “equitable mortgage” and confirmed that a valid equitable mortgage can be created even without a written document, based on the deposit of title deeds?
a) H.D. Vora v. Indian Bank (2022)
b) Shree Hanuman Sugar Mills v. R.K. Upadhyay (2022)
c) Ravindra Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh (2021)
d) S. Rajagopalan v. P. Krishnan (2022)
Question 201
Which case emphasized the application of the doctrine of “rescission of contract” due to undue influence and emphasized the importance of fairness in contractual agreements?
a) Shyam Sundar v. Ranjit Singh (2022)
b) M.C. Chockalingam v. S. Ramaswamy (2022)
c) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. Madhusree Saha (2022)
d) S. Rajagopalan v. P. Krishnan (2022)
Question 202
In which case did the Supreme Court address the issue of “unjust enrichment” and applied the equitable remedy of “constructive trust” to recover misappropriated property?
a) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. Madhusree Saha (2022)
b) Ravindra Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh (2021)
c) Vidyadhar v. Mankikrao (2021)
d) Shree Hanuman Sugar Mills v. R.K. Upadhyay (2022)
Question 203
Which recent Supreme Court case dealt with the issue of “equitable estoppel” in a dispute over a contractual obligation, where one party had altered its position based on the representations of another?
a) Rajendra Prasad v. Gopal Prasad (2022)
b) M.C. Chockalingam v. S. Ramaswamy (2022)
c) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. Madhusree Saha (2022)
d) S. Rajagopalan v. P. Krishnan (2022)
Question 204
Which case discussed the application of the “doctrine of undue influence” in a financial contract, where one party was in a position to dominate the will of the other?
a) Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. v. Meenakshi Finance Ltd. (2022)
b) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. Madhusree Saha (2022)
c) Shyam Sundar v. Ranjit Singh (2022)
d) H.D. Vora v. Indian Bank (2022)
Question 205
Which case dealt with the principle of “equitable relief” in the form of specific performance for breach of contract, where damages were deemed insufficient?
a) Avitel Post Studioz Ltd. v. HSBC Pi Research (2020)
b) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. Madhusree Saha (2022)
c) Tata Sons v. Greenpeace International (2021)
d) Shyam Sundar v. Ranjit Singh (2022)