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As at 6 November 2026: Subject to sections 202-204 and 208 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, which…

Section 201 lists principal’s revocation, death of principal or agent, and the principal’s adjudicated insolvency among modes of termination. Sections 202-204 restrict…

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As at 6 November 2026: Subject to sections 202-204 and 208 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, which events are listed in section 201 as modes of termination of agency? I. Principal revokes authority. II. Principal or agent dies. III. Principal is adjudicated insolvent under the applicable insolvency law.

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Section 201 lists principal’s revocation, death of principal or agent, and the principal’s adjudicated insolvency among modes of termination. Sections 202-204 restrict revocation and protect an agent’s interest; section 208 governs when termination takes effect against the agent and third persons.

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Option A

Revocation is listed, but the other two events are also listed.

Option B

Death is listed, but the other two events are also listed.

Option C

Principal’s adjudicated insolvency is listed, but the other two events are also listed.

Option D

All three events are listed in section 201, subject to sections 202–204 and 208.

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