That One Friend Who Never Pays Their Share
contract judiciary beginner law_vs_lifeYou know those group chats where your friends promise to split the bill 3-1-2 but somehow end up owing you a fortune the next day? Yeah, that's basically our take on the doctrine of unjust enrichment, Section 71 of the Contract Act, 1872. If someone benefits at someone else's expense, the law might just say, "Hey, you owe that person money." Imagine if we could make all our defaulting friends pay us back for the last 10 years of group outings.
The Supreme Court case of Shriram Life Insurance Co. Ltd v. Union of India (2012) talks about the application of this section, highlighting the importance of restitution whenever unjust enrichment is proven. Who knows, this might just be the law that saves us from those " accidents" where our friends 'forget' to pay us back.
Yeh to bahut common problem hai, na! If someone's always dodging their share, it's time to re-evaluate the friendship or the bill-sharing arrangement. You can politely tell them, 'Main kuch extra paisa nahi de sakta', and offer alternatives like splitting bills differently or setting a clear payment plan. If they continue to avoid paying, it's time to take a stand and prioritize being with friends who respect boundaries and respect each other's finances.