Which of the following cases is related to the 'doctrine of frustration'?
In "Satyabrata Ghosh v. Mugneeram" (Satyabrata Ghosh v. Mugneeram Bangur & Co., 1954), the Supreme Court explained the doctrine of frustration under Section 56 of the Indian…
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Which of the following cases is related to the 'doctrine of frustration'?
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In "Satyabrata Ghosh v. Mugneeram" (Satyabrata Ghosh v. Mugneeram Bangur & Co., 1954), the Supreme Court explained the doctrine of frustration under Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, holding a contract discharged when its performance becomes impossible or its purpose is frustrated; "Hadley v. Baxendale" concerns remoteness of damages and "Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co." concerns general offers.
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