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Section 238 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with:

Section 238 provides that misrepresentations made or frauds committed by agents in the course of their business "have the same effect on agreements made by such agents as if…

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Section 238 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with:

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Section 238 provides that misrepresentations made or frauds committed by agents in the course of their business "have the same effect on agreements made by such agents as if such misrepresentations or frauds had been made or committed by the principal". A pretended agent's liability is section 235, notice to an agent section 229, and ratification section 196.

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