Question

Solve.
X threatens to kill V if he does not sell his house to X for Rs. 1,00,000. Y assigns the necessary documents for the sale of house and receives the payment. Later on, Y wants to avoid the contract. Will he succeed?

Answer 1

Solution:
Sections to which the given problem relates: Sections 15 and 72.
Decision:
Y can avoid the contract on the ground of coercion but he will have to return Rs 1,00,000 which he has received from X.
Reason:
Y's consent is not free as it has been obtained by giving a threat to commit an act which is forbidden by the Indian Penal Code.