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In 2019, Avi entered into an agreement with B to provide him with delivery of certain goods by April 2020. during 2020, there was an outbreak of COVID-19, due to the pandemic, Avi was not able to provide the delivery of goods because of several restrictions that were imposed during the pandemic. What defence is avaialble to Avi in this case of non-performance ?

Option: 1

Defence of inevitable accident


Option: 2

Defence of Necessity


Option: 3

Defence of Vis Major


Option: 4

Defence of Volenti non fit injuria.


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The outbreak of a highly contagious and deadly disease, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, is another instance of Vis Major. The pandemic had profound and unforeseeable consequences, affecting contracts, businesses, and various obligations.Hence, Avi can take the defence of Vis major. hence, option c is correct.

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