Section Text
SECTION 21: EFFECT OF MISTAKES AS TO LAW A contract is not voidable because it was caused by a mistake as to any law in force in India; but a mistake as to a law not in force in India has the same effect as a mistake of fact.
Contract Act, 1872 Section 21
Bare act section · Research
About this section
Contract Act, 1872 Section 21 is part of Contract Act, 1872 - EFFECT OF MISTAKES AS TO LAW A contract is not voidable because it was caused by a mistake as to any law in force in. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.
Research copy - verify against official government publications before filing or court use.
Frequently asked questions
What does Contract Act, 1872 Section 21 provide?
Section Section 21 of the Contract Act, 1872 (EFFECT OF MISTAKES AS TO LAW A contract is not voidable because it was caused by a mistake as to any law in force in) is reproduced on this page as part of the Contract Act, 1872. Lawyers and researchers use it to read the statutory wording before checking how courts have applied this section in reported judgments.
How do I find judgments on Contract Act, 1872 Section 21?
Open “Find citing judgments” on this page to search Supreme Court, High Court, and tribunal decisions that reference Contract Act, 1872 Section 21. Advanced act search can narrow results by court, year, or additional act filters.
Is the section text on SooperKanoon official?
SooperKanoon hosts bare act text for research and quick reference. For filings or compliance in Central, confirm the wording against the official state gazette or authorized publication.