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A party’s consent to an agreement was caused by undue influence. What is the contract’s status under…

Under section 19A, the party whose consent was caused by undue influence may avoid the contract. If that party received a benefit under it, the court can set the contract…

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A party’s consent to an agreement was caused by undue influence. What is the contract’s status under section 19A of the Indian Contract Act, 1872?

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Under section 19A, the party whose consent was caused by undue influence may avoid the contract. If that party received a benefit under it, the court can set the contract aside on just terms.

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Option A

Section 19A gives the affected party a choice whether to avoid the contract.

Option B

The election belongs to the party whose consent was induced.

Option C

Section 19A gives that party the right to avoid the contract.

Option D

The influenced party can elect to avoid the contract under section 19A.

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