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In the law of agency under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, how may a principal ratify an act done on the…

Under sections 196 and 197 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a principal may ratify an unauthorised act done on the principal's behalf. Ratification may be express or…

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In the law of agency under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, how may a principal ratify an act done on the principal's behalf without prior authority?

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Under sections 196 and 197 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a principal may ratify an unauthorised act done on the principal's behalf. Ratification may be express or implied from the principal's conduct.

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Section 197 also allows ratification to be implied from the principal's conduct.

Option B

Section 197 also allows express ratification.

Option C

Section 197 permits either express ratification or ratification implied from conduct.

Option D

The principal need not use both forms because either may suffice.

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