Question

Choose the correct answers from the following alternatives given:
A person to whom money has been paid, or anything delivered by mistake.

• A. Becomes the owner of such money or those goods.
• B. Must repay the money or return those goods.
• C. Is allowed to sell the goods and retain the money realized from such sale.
• D. Has no obligation to return the money, he may do so only a good gesture.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Must repay the money or return those goods.

Option B .

Section 72 of Indian contract act , tells about that money should be paid if get by mistake . An individual to whom cash has been paid, or anything conveyed, accidentally or under intimidation, must reimburse or bring it back.