Undue Influence
Definition
Where one party to a contract is in a position to dominate the will of the other and uses that position to obtain an unfair advantage over the other (Section 16, ICA 1872). The contract is Voidable at the option of the weaker party.
Example
"A doctor influences a very ill patient to gift his entire property to the doctor. This contract is voidable as the doctor exercised undue influence over the patient."