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Which case differentiated between mistake of fact & mistake in law in Indian context ?

Option: 1

Cooper v. Phibbs


Option: 2

RC Cooper v. Union of India


Option: 3

Cooper v. John


Option: 4

All of the above


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The Cooper v. Phibbs case is significant in Indian law as it emphasizes the distinction between mistakes of fact and mistakes of law. While mutual mistakes of fact can render a contract void, mistakes of law generally do not have the same effect. Hence, option (a) is correct.

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