When You Agree to Buy a Used Bike, You're Creating a Secret Contract

So, you're buying a second-hand Suzuki Splendor from your friend for 20K. He shows you the registration papers, and you both agree on the price. The deal seems cool, but what if he claims the bike has low mileage when it actually has 50,000 km? In that case, you can take him to court for false representation. This is basically an example of misrepresentation in contract law, specifically Section 17 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. It states that a contract without consent or induced by misrepresentation is void. In simpler terms, if your friend lied to you about the bike, your contract is invalid. So, the next time you buy a used bike or any other second-hand item, remember Section 17 – it's not just a law book, it's real life.