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If performance of a lawful contract becomes unlawful due to subsequent change in law, the contract

Under Section 56 (Paragraph 2) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a contract to do an act which, after the contract is made, becomes impossible, or by reason of some event…

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If performance of a lawful contract becomes unlawful due to subsequent change in law, the contract

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Under Section 56 (Paragraph 2) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a contract to do an act which, after the contract is made, becomes impossible, or by reason of some event which the promisor could not prevent, unlawful, becomes void when the act becomes impossible or unlawful (Doctrine of Frustration).

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