MCQ on Law of Equity

Additional Multiple Choice Questions on Indian Law of Equity

Question 81

The principle of “unconscionability” in equity is used to:
a) Enforce harsh terms of a contract
b) Protect parties from agreements obtained through unfair means
c) Penalize parties for breach of contract
d) Determine statutory damages

Question 82

Which equitable remedy applies when a mistake is made in the drafting of a legal document?
a) Rescission
b) Injunction
c) Rectification
d) Declaratory Relief

Question 83

Which of the following is an example of the maxim “Equity looks to the intent rather than the form”?
a) A written contract is enforced strictly as drafted
b) A verbal agreement is enforced if the intent is clear
c) A claim is dismissed due to procedural irregularities
d) A time-barred claim is entertained by equity

Question 84

Which equitable doctrine ensures that a plaintiff who delays taking action loses their right to relief?
a) Doctrine of Undue Influence
b) Doctrine of Laches
c) Doctrine of Estoppel
d) Doctrine of Cy-près

Question 85

The principle of “Equity delights in equality” is commonly applied in:
a) Property disputes among co-owners
b) Employment contracts
c) Taxation laws
d) Personal injury cases

Question 86

What does the equitable maxim “Equity imputes an intention to fulfill an obligation” signify?
a) Courts assume that parties intend to act dishonestly
b) Courts presume that a debtor intends to pay their debt
c) Courts interpret ambiguous contracts in favor of one party
d) Courts disregard the intentions of the parties

Question 87

Which equitable remedy allows for the restoration of parties to their original positions before a contract was formed?
a) Specific Performance
b) Rescission
c) Injunction
d) Rectification

Question 88

The equitable maxim “Equity will not assist a volunteer” means:
a) Equity applies to parties without monetary consideration
b) Equity does not favor those who have not acted diligently
c) Equity does not grant remedies to those without a valid claim
d) Equity enforces gratuitous promises

Question 89

Which equitable principle governs the concept of fiduciary relationships?
a) Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel
b) Doctrine of Clean Hands
c) Doctrine of Good Faith
d) Doctrine of Constructive Trust

Question 90

The principle of “Equity acts in personam” indicates that:
a) Equity applies directly to property rights
b) Equity enforces rights against specific individuals
c) Equity provides relief against the state
d) Equity disregards personal rights

Question 91

The equitable doctrine of “marshalling” is used in situations involving:
a) Transfer of property
b) Competing claims of creditors
c) Formation of trusts
d) Breach of fiduciary duty

Question 92

What is the significance of the equitable principle “He who comes to equity must come with clean hands”?
a) It applies to all statutory claims
b) It ensures that only innocent parties can seek equitable relief
c) It punishes fraudulent parties
d) It prevents the enforcement of lawful claims

Question 93

Which equitable doctrine prevents a person from benefiting at another’s expense without legal justification?
a) Doctrine of Undue Influence
b) Doctrine of Unjust Enrichment
c) Doctrine of Laches
d) Doctrine of Constructive Trust

Question 94

In equity, the principle “Equality is equity” is often applied in:
a) Criminal cases
b) Trust law and inheritance disputes
c) Taxation laws
d) Interpretation of statutes

Question 95

The equitable remedy of “injunction” is primarily used to:
a) Punish parties for breach of contract
b) Prevent or restrain a party from doing an act
c) Provide compensation for damages
d) Enforce payment of debts

Question 96

Which equitable principle is applied to prevent one party from asserting legal rights that would harm another party who has relied on their conduct?
a) Doctrine of Estoppel
b) Doctrine of Laches
c) Doctrine of Undue Influence
d) Doctrine of Subrogation

Question 97

The equitable principle “Delay defeats equity” reflects the concept that:
a) Legal remedies are preferable to equitable remedies
b) Courts do not grant relief to claimants who delay taking action
c) Equity does not apply to time-sensitive disputes
d) Equity punishes claimants for negligence

Question 98

The equitable remedy of “account of profits” ensures:
a) Compensation for breach of contract
b) Restoration of profits gained through wrongful acts
c) Prevention of future violations
d) Fulfillment of statutory obligations

Question 99

Which equitable principle governs the enforcement of a trust to prevent unjust enrichment?
a) Doctrine of Marshalling
b) Doctrine of Constructive Trust
c) Doctrine of Laches
d) Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel

Question 100

The principle “Equity follows the law” means that:
a) Equity disregards statutory provisions
b) Equity overrides legal rules in all cases
c) Equity supplements and aligns with the law
d) Equity applies only to criminal cases