Section 21 provides that a contract is NOT voidable merely because it was caused by a mistake as to
AThe identity of the subject matter
BIndian law in force in India
CAny law of any country, including foreign law
DA matter of fact between the parties
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Indian law in force in India
Section 21: a mistake as to INDIAN law in force in India does not vitiate a contract — the maxim ignorantia juris non excusat applies. But a mistake as to FOREIGN law is treated as a mistake of fact under the same section.
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