Question

Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 which is one of the following does not fall in the meaning of fraud

• A. Active concealment of a fact
• B. Suggesting, as a fact, of that which is not true, by one who does not believe it to be true
• C. Positive assertion of unwarranted statements
• D. A promise made without any intention of performing it

Hint:

Fraud under Section 17 requires intent to deceive; mere unwarranted statements without intent may not qualify.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Under Section 17 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, fraud includes active concealment, suggesting a false fact knowingly, and making a promise without intent to perform. A positive assertion of unwarranted statements is not explicitly listed as fraud unless done with deceitful intent. Thus, the correct answer is: \[ {\text{Positive assertion of unwarranted statements}} \]