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A contract caused by a mistake as to a law not in force in India _____.

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is void
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is voidable
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is illegal
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is unethical
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Solution

The correct option is A is void
Mistake of Law may relate to mistake of Indian law or it can be mistake of foreign law. Mistake of Indian laws is not a good enough excuse. However a mistake of foreign law is treated as mistake of fact under the Indian Contract Act.

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