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What are the provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, regarding 'misrepresentation' and its effect on a contract? Explain with relevant examples.

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The Indian Contract Act, 1872, provides that if a contract is entered into based on a false representation, the contract may be voidable at the option of the party who was misled (Section 18). Misrepresentation is defined as a false statement of fact, made by one party to another, which induces the other party to enter into a contract. For example, if A represents to B that a product has certain features, when in fact it does not, and B purchases the product based on that representation, B may be able to avoid the contract. However, for a misrepresentation to be actionable, it must be a statement of fact, not opinion, and it must have induced the other party to enter into the contract. The Act also provides that if a contract is voidable due to misrepresentation, the party who was misled may rescind the contract and claim damages (Section 19).
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Misrepresentation

A false statement of fact made innocently (without knowledge of its falsity) by one party to induce the other to enter a contract (Section 18, ICA 1872). Unlike Fraud, there is no intention to deceive. Contract is Voidable but no right to damages.

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