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What is the effect of a mistake as to a law in force in India on a contract? The contract will be:

Section 21 states that a contract is not voidable merely because it was caused by a mistake about a law in force in India. A mistake concerning a foreign law is treated as a…

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What is the effect of a mistake as to a law in force in India on a contract? The contract will be:

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Section 21 states that a contract is not voidable merely because it was caused by a mistake about a law in force in India. A mistake concerning a foreign law is treated as a mistake of fact. This rule removes mistake of Indian law as the ground for avoidance; it does not guarantee validity if another independent defect exists.

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