Section 17 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, defines
“fraud” as follows :
“17.“Fraud” defined.—“Fraud” means and includes
any of the following acts committed ... inform B.”
Therefore, fraud should always involve two elements, i.e., deceit and injury
to the person deceived. Fraud has been defined
deception
may not amount to fraud, fraud is anathema to all
equitable principles and any affair tainted with fraud
cannot be perpetuated or saved ... substance and in fact.
Section 17 of the Contract Act defines fraud as act
committed by a party to a contract with intent to
deceive
Contract Act, 1872 defines "fraud"
thus:
"17.'Fraud' defined.--'Fraud' means and includes
any of the following acts ... stamp evasion which would amount to a fraud."
34. 'Fraud' has been defined as any conduct of deceit resulting in injury,
loss
enquire on requirement of pleading and
proof of fraud. Nevertheless, fraud stands defined by section 17 in
Contract Act, 1872 . The section is reproduced below ... 10073 of 2016 Page 11 of 23
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"17. "Fraud" defined.--"Fraud" means and
includes any of the following acts
contract, or with intent to
commit fraud or that the fraud may be committed, commits
forgery. Section 464 defining "making a false document ... PHHC:048534
Contract Act, 1872 defines `fraud' with reference to a party to
a contract. In Dr. Vimla vs. Delhi Administration
able to make such complaint.
24. The term "fraud" is not defined in the Code. The dictionary
definition of "fraud ... gain advantage". Section 17 of the Contract Act, 1872
defines "fraud" with reference to a party to a contract.
25. In Vimla
setting up 'Serious Fraud
Investigation Office' [already referred to as the 'SFIO'] demarcating/
defining/ assigning 'wider' role(s), step ... explanation' of Section 447 37 of the 2013
Act defines 'fraud' per-se in respect of affairs of a Company which
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another.
22.1. In Black's Law Dictionary, "fraud" is defined
as an intentional perversion of truth for the purpose of
inducing another ... substance and in fact. Section 17 of the Contract Act, 1872
defines "fraud" as an act committed by a party to a
contract
able to make such complaint.
24. The term "fraud" is not defined in the Code. The
dictionary definition of "fraud ... gain advantage'. Section
17 of the Contract Act, 1872 defines "fraud" with reference
to a party to a contract.
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27. The term
