Question

 "Mere silence as to facts is not fraud". Explain with examples.

21 Feb 2025
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In business law, the principle "Mere silence as to facts is not fraud" asserts that silence or omission of facts does not automatically constitute fraudulent behavior. Fraud typically involves a deliberate misrepresentation or concealment of material facts to deceive another party for unlawful gain. However, simply withholding information, unless there is a duty to disclose, does not necessarily meet the threshold for fraud.

For example, if a seller sells a used car without disclosing a minor defect, and the buyer

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