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    Question

    Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, where a person

    lawfully does anything for another person, not intending to do so gratuitously, and such other person enjoys the benefit thereof, the latter is bound to make compensation. This is known as: 
    A Quantum Meruit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Actionable Claim Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Quasi-Contractual Obligation under Section 70 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Contingent Contract Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Constructive Trust Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 70 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, titled "Obligation of person enjoying benefit of non-gratuitous act". This section creates a legal obligation, often referred to as a quasi-contract, which is imposed by law to prevent one person from being unjustly enriched at the expense of another, even without a formal contract. The person enjoying the benefit is bound to compensate the person who performed the non-gratuitous act. 

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