The Supreme Court ruled that a minor, upon attaining majority, can repudiate a voidable sale made by their guardian not only by filing a suit but also through unequivocal conduct, such as selling the property to a third party.

“it can safely be concluded that a voidable transaction executed by the guardian of the minor can be repudiated and ignored by the minor within time on attaining majority either by instituting a suit for setting aside the voidable transaction or by repudiating the same by his unequivocal conduct.” , the Court said.

“it is not always necessary for a minor to institute a suit for cancellation of a voidable sale transaction executed by his guardian on attaining majority within the limitation provided and that such a transaction can be avoided or repudiated by his con

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