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An insurer obtains consent to exclude cardiac ailments through undue influence proved under section 16…

Section 19A makes an agreement induced by undue influence voidable at the option of the affected party. A court may set it aside absolutely or on terms where benefits were…

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An insurer obtains consent to exclude cardiac ailments through undue influence proved under section 16 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. What is the legal effect of the agreement under section 19A?

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Section 19A makes an agreement induced by undue influence voidable at the option of the affected party. A court may set it aside absolutely or on terms where benefits were received. Commercial pressure alone does not replace proof of the legal elements of undue influence.

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Option A

Proven undue-influence agreements are not unconditionally binding against the affected party.

Option B

Insurance subject matter alone does not invalidate agreements.

Option C

Section 19A permits avoidance at the option of the party whose consent was caused by undue influence.

Option D

The consequence does not depend solely on filing an insurance claim.

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