Principle

Section 56 lays down positive law on doctrine of frustration; contract becomes void when performance becomes impossible or impracticable due to untoward supervening event not contemplated by parties.

Connected provisions and cases

• interpretsThe Indian Contract Act, 1872 · Section 56

Judgment text

Full judgment text is not available in this record.

Principle

Section 56 lays down positive law on doctrine of frustration; contract becomes void when performance becomes impossible or impracticable due to untoward supervening event not contemplated by parties.

Connected provisions and cases

• interpretsThe Indian Contract Act, 1872 · Section 56

Judgment text

Full judgment text is not available in this record.