Question

Which of the following is not a fraud as per the Indian Contract Act, 1872?

• A. A promise made without intention of performing it.
• B. An active concealment of fact by one having knowledge of the fact.
• C. Mere silence if not duty bound to speak.
• D. Any act or omission law specifically declares to be fraudulent.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

As per the Indian Contract Act, 1872, mere silence does not constitute fraud unless there is a duty to speak or the silence is misleading.