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    Question

    A mistake as to a law not in force in India

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    A Is a voidable contract Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Has no effect in India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Has the same effect as a mistake of fact Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Has the same effect as a mistake of law enforceable in India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Has the same effect as the mistake of fact, Section 21. Effect of mistakes as to law: A contract is not voidable because it was caused by a mistake as to any law in force in India; but a mistake as to a law not in force in India has the same effect as a mistake of fact.

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