ICA · VIII — OF INDEMNITY AND GUARANTEE

Section 143. Guarantee obtained by concealment invalid

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

143. Guarantee obtained by concealment invalid .—Any guarantee which the creditor has obtained by means of keeping silence as to material circumstances, is invalid. Illustrations (a)A engages B as clerk to collect money for him. B fails to account for some of his receipts, and A in consequence calls upon him to furnish security for his duly accounting. C gives his guarantee for B's duly accounting. A does not acquaint C with B's previous conduct. B afterwards makes default. The guarantee is invalid.

Source: India Code