Ranganayakamma v. Alwar Setti
(1889) ILR 13 Mad 214 · Supreme Court of India
Consent obtained by coercion does not bind the party so coerced.
Unit II · Law of Contract – I
Free consent: coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation and mistake
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Contract Act, 1872 | 13–22 | Consent, free consent, coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, mistake |
Landmark cases
Derry v. Peek
(1889) 14 App Cas 337 · House of Lords
Fraud requires a false statement made knowingly, without belief in its truth, or recklessly.