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    Question

    A mistake as to a law not in force in India

    ____________
    A Has the effect which the Court may in its discretion decide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Has no effect in India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Has the same effect as a mistake of fact Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Has the same effect as a mistake of law enforceable in India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Contract Act Section 21. Effect of mistakes as to law: A contract is not voidable because it was caused by a mistake as to any law in force in India; but a mistake as to a law not in force in India has the same effect as a mistake of fact.

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