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Under section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, what can make a contract void when the promised act…

Section 56 supplies a statutory rule for a promised act that becomes impossible after the contract is made. It is distinct from a contractual contingency and from…

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Under section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, what can make a contract void when the promised act was possible at formation but cannot be performed after a later event?

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Section 56 supplies a statutory rule for a promised act that becomes impossible after the contract is made. It is distinct from a contractual contingency and from restitution after discharge.

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Option A

Section 56 supplies a statutory rule. An express contractual contingency is a separate route.

Option B

A perceived unfair bargain alone is insufficient under section 56.

Option C

A promised act that becomes impossible after formation renders the contract void when it becomes impossible under section 56.

Option D

Restoration of an advantage under a contract that becomes void is a separate issue under section 65.

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