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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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