Doubt

Here is a breakdown of what the passage means:1. Acceptance by Omission (Forbearance)Definition: Acceptance can happen when a person intentionally refrains from doing an act.Legal Term: This intentional refraining is called forbearance.Conduct: The decision not to act must actively show your willingness or assent to the offer.2. The Distinction Between Omission and SilenceMere Silence: Simply staying quiet or ignoring an offer does not count as acceptance.Active Omission: For an omission to count as acceptance, there must be a specific conduct, prior agreement, or a duty that makes your inaction a clear sign of agreement.3. Practical ExampleScenario: A bank tells you, "We will automatically renew your insurance policy next month unless you tell us to cancel it."Application: If you deliberately do not cancel it, your omission (not canceling) acts as your legal acceptance to renew the policy.Would you like to explore legal case laws where communication by omission was tested in court?

Harish.s

CA Foundation

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08-Jul-26 14:44