A Hindu widow was forced to adopt B under threat that her husband rsquo s dead body would not b...........

Indian Contract Act (ICA)1872 Valid and Void Contracts

A, Hindu widow, was forced to adopt

B under threat that her husband’s deadbody would not be allowed for funeral, unless she adopts B. the adoption is void-able since the consent is caused by

Undue Influence

Coercion

Fraud

Mistake

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Explanation:

- Undue Influence: This occurs when one party takes advantage of their power over another, manipulating them into making decisions against their will.

- Coercion: This involves forcing someone to act against their will by using threats or force. In this case, preventing a funeral unless an adoption is made fits this definition.

- Fraud: This is deception deliberately practiced to secure unfair or unlawful gain. There's no indication of deceit here.

- Mistake: This happens when all parties hold an incorrect belief about a fact. No such misunderstanding is evident here.