Difference between Coercion and Undue Influence

Coercion refers to physical threat or force used by one party against the other for making the former enter into a contract.

Undue influence is said to exist when one of the parties to the contract obtains, through dominance, consent of another party to enter into a contract.


Coercion  : Consent is obtained under the threat of an offence
Undue influence  : Consent is obtained by the dominant will of another.

Coercion  : Consent is obtained by force.
Undue influence  :  Consent is given in good belief but under moral influence.

Coercion  : Generally coercion is physical in nature.
Undue influence  : Undue influence is moral in nature.

Coercion  : Coercion is punishable under the Indian Penal Code.
Undue influence  :  There is no criminal liability in this case.

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