Act of God | Vis Major | Legal Knowledge
Overview
Explains Act of God (vis major) as a legal doctrine in Indian contract and tort law — an unforeseeable natural event that can excuse a party from liability or contractual performance under specific conditions.
Topics Covered
- Legal definition and origin of the vis major doctrine
- Distinction between Act of God and force majeure clauses
- Conditions courts apply to accept an Act of God defence
- Relevant Indian case law and statutory context
- Practical drafting lessons for force majeure clauses
Who this is for: Students, business owners and anyone drafting contracts who wants to understand this liability defence.
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