MISREPRESENTATION: TYPES AND LEGAL CONSEQUENCES

AUTHOR – SHIVATHMIKA PATKAR, STUDENT AT PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION – SHIVATHMIKA PATKAR, MISREPRESENTATION: TYPES AND LEGAL CONSEQUENCES, ILE MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL, 3 (1) OF 2024, PG. 233-236, APIS – 3920-0007 | ISSN – 2583-7230.

Definition of Misrepresentation-

Misrepresentation includes stating a fact wrong, which is induced by one party to another party inducing the latter to enter into a contract. It can be innocently or negligently stated without any intent to deceive. Misrepresentation involves any false statement of fact made before the completion of a contract that leads to an error and is considered as deception under Section 18 of the Indian Contract Act. Significantly, misrepresentation does not operate to void a contract automatically, but leaves it at the injured party’s option voidable. The key elements of misrepresentation