This document discusses force majeure and how it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. It begins by defining force majeure as unexpected circumstances beyond a party's control that prevent contractual obligations from being met. It explains that force majeure clauses allow contracts to be varied or suspended in exceptional circumstances. It then analyzes whether COVID-19 qualifies as a force majeure event based on factors like being outside a party's control and involving government rules. The document notes that courts in India have ruled COVID-19 is a force majeure event. It also outlines what a party must prove to avoid liability by invoking a force majeure clause, such as showing reasonable steps were taken to mitigate. Finally, it