Multiple choice

A agrees to sell his car worth Rs. 100,000 to B for Rs. 20,000 only, and A`s consent was obtained by coercion. Here, the agreement is

  1. void

  2. valid

  3. voidable

  4. unlawful
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C Correct answer
Explanation

When consent is obtained through coercion (defined under Section 15 of the Indian Contract Act as committing or threatening to commit any act forbidden by Indian Penal Code), the contract becomes voidable. It is not void ab initio - the aggrieved party (A in this case) can choose to affirm or avoid the contract.

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