A contract caused by a mistake as to a law not in force in India _____.
A
is void
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B
is voidable
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C
is illegal
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D
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.