Question
ABC Pvt. Ltd. entered into a contract with Mr. Rao for
supplying machinery worth ₹25 lakhs. After execution of the contract, Mr. Rao became insolvent and his estate was taken over by the official assignee. ABC Pvt. Ltd. seeks to enforce the contract through court. Which of the following correctly describes the legal status of the contract?Solution
As per Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, a contract becomes void due to frustration if a party becomes legally incapable of performance, such as insolvency.
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