Replacing an existing contract with a new one, either by changing the terms, the parties, or both. Under Section 62 of the Indian Contract Act, if parties agree to substitute a new contract, the original contract is discharged.
You have a freelance contract with Company A. Company A gets acquired by Company B. All three parties sign a novation agreement — now your contract is with Company B, and Company A has no further obligations to you.
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