COVID-19 INDIA: A CURIOUS CASE OF FORCE MAJEURE

The global Covid-19 outbreak has disrupted workforce, lives and business operations on a global scale in an unprecedented manner and majorly impacted existing industries and contracts. Due to the sudden and unexpected change in the working pattern and the lockdown, it becomes impossible to perform the contractual obligations. This paper attempt to review the provision of force majeure clause and doctrine of frustration, what are the government notifications and the options available in lieu of force majeure. The sole motive of this article is to create awareness and to protect those parties who are not able to perform their contractual obligation due to the corona outbreak.

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Keywords: Force Majeure, Covid-19, Doctrine of Frustration, Contractual.


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