Question
A mistake as to a law not in force in India
____________Solution
Has the same effect as the mistake of fact, 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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