Question

A mistake as to a law not in force in India has the same effect as ___________.

• A. mistake of fact
• B. mistake of Indian law
• C. fraud
• D. misrepresentation

Answer 1

The correct option is A mistake of fact

Section 21 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 lays down the effect of mistake of law. It states that although mistake of law does not render a contract void, it is not applicable to a law that is in force outside India. In case of mistake of foreign law it is to be treated as a mistake of fact.