Multiple choice

Where both the parties are under mistake as to matter of fact, the agreement is void under

  1. Section 20 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

  2. Section 21 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

  3. Section 22 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

  4. Section 23 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

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Explanation

Option (1) is correct: Section 20 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 states that agreement is void, where both the parties are under mistake as to matter of fact. Option (2) is incorrect: Section 21 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides effects of mistake as to law. Option (3) is incorrect: Section 22 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides contract caused by mistake of one party as to matter of fact. Option (4) is incorrect: Section 23 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides what consideration and objects are lawful.