53.
As per the Indian Contract Act, 1872, an acceptance must be absolute and unqualified. What is the legal effect if an offeree's response to a proposal introduces a new term ?
A:
It becomes a valid acceptance, and the new term is incorporated as a mere suggestion.
B:
It operates as a valid acceptance if the new term is not a material alteration.
C:
It constitutes a counter-proposal, thereby rejecting the original proposal.
D:
It suspends the original proposal until the new term is accepted or rejected by the proposer.
The answer is:
C
