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The rule enunciated by Section 65 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 is applicable to agreements which are discovered void by -
Question

The rule enunciated by Section 65 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 is applicable to agreements which are discovered void by -

A.

Mistake

B.

Failure of consideration

C.

Impossibility

D.

All the above

Correct option is D

Section 65 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, deals with the obligation of a person who has received advantage under a contract that is discovered to be void, to restore it or make compensation for it. This rule applies to agreements discovered void due to mistake, failure of consideration, or impossibility.
Information Booster: This section ensures that no party is unjustly enriched at the expense of another when a contract is found to be void. It mandates restitution or compensation to bring the parties back to the position they were in before the contract was entered into.
Additional Knowledge:
· (a) Mistake: If a contract is void due to a mistake, the benefits received must be returned.
· (b) Failure of consideration: If the consideration fails, the party who received an advantage must return it.
· (c) Impossibility: When performance becomes impossible, the benefits received under the contract must be restored.

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