Rajasthan Judiciary 2019

The principle of 'force majeure' emanates from which provision of the Indian Contract Act, 1872?

Verified Answer
A. Section 52
B. Section 54
C. Section 56
D. Section 58

Explanation:

Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, deals with 'Agreement to do impossible act' and the doctrine of frustration of contract. This section embodies the principle of force majeure or impossibility of performance.