Question

    When a person through agreement, misrepresentation or negligence makes the other person believe in certain things upon which the other person had taken some action causing a change in their current situation, then the first person cannot deny the veracity of the statements given by him in the latter stages. Which doctrine is this?

    A Promissory Estoppel Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Estoppel by conduct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Legitimate Expectation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Doctrine of Severability Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Estoppel by conduct as defined under s.115 of the Evidence Act, 1872.

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