Indian Contract Act, 1872

Section 19

Voidability of agreements without free consent

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Provision: Section 19 of Contract Act
Act: Indian Contract Act, 1872
Classification: contract
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 19 of Contract Act say?

Section 19 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, states that when consent to an agreement is caused by coercion, undue influence, fraud, or misrepresentation, the agreement is voidable at the option of the party whose consent was so caused. However, if such party, after coming to know of the coercion, undue influence, fraud, or misrepresentation, ratifies the agreement or does not avoid it within a reasonable time, the agreement shall not be voidable.

Indian StandardSection 19, Indian Contract Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Contract Act, 1872, § 19 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 19 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

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What is Section 19 of Contract Act?

Section 19 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Contract Act) defines and regulates "Voidability of agreements without free consent". The section states: Section 19 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, states that when consent to an agreement is caused by coercion, undue influence, fraud, or misrepresentation, the agreement is voidable...

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