A intentionally and falsely leads B to believe that certain land belongs to A, and there by induces B to buy and pay for it. The land afterwards becomes the property of A, and A seeks to set aside the salt: on the ground that, at the time of the sale, he had no title. He will not be allowed to prove his want of title. Which Section of the Evidence Act is applicable?
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A who intentionally misleads B about land ownership commits fraud under Section 17 of the Contract Act. If B buys land based on A's false representation, B can avoid the contract under Section 19 (voidable at the option of the defrauded party) and claim damages.