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The Option Cancellation Agreement is a crucial document used when parties wish to terminate existing option rights before their natural expiry or exercise. This agreement is particularly relevant in the Indian legal context where options are commonly used in various business transactions, including share purchases, real estate deals, and commercial contracts. The document becomes necessary when circumstances change, making the original option unnecessary or undesirable, or when parties mutually agree to terminate their rights and obligations under the original option agreement. It must comply with Indian contract law and, where applicable, securities regulations (particularly SEBI guidelines for listed companies). The agreement typically includes details of the original option being cancelled, any consideration for the cancellation, mutual releases, and relevant regulatory compliance requirements.
