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    Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, if the nature of liability in a contract is changed it is shown as:
    Question

    Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, if the nature of liability in a contract is changed it is shown as:

    A.

    Rescission

    B.

    Renovation

    C.

    Alteration

    D.

    Novation

    Correct option is D


    Under Section 62 of the Indian Contract Act, Novation occurs when a new contract replaces an old one, altering the nature of liability. It discharges the original contract and creates a new one.
    Information Booster:
    Novation involves a complete substitution of a new contract, either between the same or different parties, with different obligations or liabilities.
    Additional Information:
    · Option (a) Rescission: Refers to canceling or terminating a contract.
    · Option (b) Renovation: This term does not apply in contract law.
    · Option (c) Alteration: Involves changes to the terms of the contract, but it doesn’t substitute the entire agreement like novation.

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