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⭐ QUESTION 3 Explain the maxim “Nemo dat quod non habet” with exceptions (if any). 1. INTRODUCTION The maxim “Nemo dat quod non habet” is a basic rule under the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 . It protects the true owner of goods and prevents wrongful transfer of ownership. The maxim is Latin and means: 👉 “No one can give what he does not have.” So, a person who does not own the goods cannot transfer better title than he himself possesses. 2. MEANING OF THE RULE Section 27, Sale of Goods Act, 1930 Generally, a buyer cannot get a better title than the seller. Example: If a thief steals A’s phone and sells it to B: Thief has no title So B gets no title A can take back his phone even from B This protects ownership rights and prevents fraud. 3. JUSTIFICATION OF THE RULE Protects true owners Prevents fraudulent sales Promotes certainty and safety in commercial transactions Ensures only lawful transfer of property ⭐ 4. IMPORTANT EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULE Althou...