The Doctrine of

Caveat Emptor
Let the Buyer Aware
 Abstract
While making the contract there are the
numbes of responsibilities vested in the
parties. While making the contract of sales if
goods, the sales of Goods act gives several
responsibilities to the seller. One of them is
Doctrine of Coveat Emptor which is our main
topic.
 Introduction
Caveat Emptor” is a Latin phrase that translates to
“let the buyer beware”.
The doctrine of Caveat Emptor is an integral part of
the Sale of Goods Act. It translates to “let the buyer
beware”. This means it lays the responsibility of their
choice on the buyer themselves.
It is specifically defined in Section 16 of the act
Statutory Reference
The Docteine of Coveat Emptor is specifically
defined in Section 16 of the the sales of goods act,

“there is no implied warranty or condition as

to the quality or the fitness for any particular
purpose of goods supplied under such a
contract of sale“