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Indian Contract Act, 1872 A promises to paint a picture for B by 31 December and accepts an advance of…

The supervening accident makes the promised personal artistic performance impossible under section 56. When the contract becomes void, section 65 requires restoration of an…

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Indian Contract Act, 1872

A promises to paint a picture for B by 31 December and accepts an advance of ₹1,000. After the contract is made, A’s hands are chopped off in an accident on 25 December. B is entitled to a refund of ₹1,000 from A under which section?
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The supervening accident makes the promised personal artistic performance impossible under section 56. When the contract becomes void, section 65 requires restoration of an advantage received under it, including the ₹1,000 advance. Section 64 concerns rescission of a voidable contract, which is a different category; the specified refund is restitution rather than a breach-damages award.

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