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As per the Indian Contract Act, 1872, in which of the following cases can a proposal be revoked when it…

Under sections 4 and 5, acceptance by post is complete against the proposer when the letter of acceptance is posted, and a proposal may be revoked at any time before that…

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As per the Indian Contract Act, 1872, in which of the following cases can a proposal be revoked when it is made by post?

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Under sections 4 and 5, acceptance by post is complete against the proposer when the letter of acceptance is posted, and a proposal may be revoked at any time before that moment but not afterwards. The answer is therefore "Before the promisee posts his letter of acceptance". The proposer cannot revoke until the acceptance reaches him or until an acknowledgement is received, and a proposal is not irrevocable once made.

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