Coercion

Definition

The committing or threatening to commit any act forbidden by the Indian Penal Code, or unlawful detaining or threatening to detain any property, to the prejudice of any person, to cause any person to enter into an agreement (Section 15, ICA 1872). A contract caused by coercion is Voidable.

Example

"A threatens to shoot B unless B signs a money lending agreement. B signs under fear. The contract is voidable at B's option as it was caused by Coercion."

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