Mr. Naman is an auctioneer. He advertised in a leading newspaper that an auction would be held on 17th April, 2025, in Agra for the sale of some…
CA Foundation · Business Laws · RTP · January 2026
Mr. Naman is an auctioneer. He advertised in a leading newspaper that an auction would be held on 17th April, 2025, in Agra for the sale of some office furniture. Mr. Kanha read the advertisement and travelled about500kilometres to attend the auction. When he reached the place of the auction, he found that the furniture had been withdrawn from the sale. Mr. Kanha sued Mr. Naman for the loss of his time and expenses. State, with reasons, whether Mr. Kanha can claim compensation from Mr. Naman under the provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
Suggested Answer and Working Notes:
Specific goods to be put into a deliverable state (Section 21): Where there is a contract for the sale of specific goods and the seller is bound to do something to the goods for the purpose of putting them into a deliverable state, the property does not pass until such thing is done and the buyer has notice thereof.
Topics: The Indian Contract Act, 1872
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