Mazhar Ali Khan v. Government of Jammu and Kashmir (1961) AIR 1961 SC 1868

Yaar, this case changed the game for us students studying Contract Law. The issue was about the validity of a contract made between a government officer and a third party, without the knowledge of the principal. Supreme Court held that the contract was not void but voidable, under Section 19 of the Indian Contract Act. The key takeaway is that a contract can be voidable if it's been entered into without the consent of all parties involved, but it's not automatically void.

I still have my own experience stuck in my head, like 'Maine socha tha I understand Contract, and then the paper happened'. I now know that this case is key for determining the validity of contracts in various situations. CLAT PG and AILET PG aspirants need to keep this case in mind while studying Contracts, especially when dealing with third-party rights and government contracts.