Discharge of surety when creditor compounds with, gives time to, or agrees not to sue, principal debtor
Section 135 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with discharge of surety when creditor compounds with, gives time to, or agrees not to sue, principal debtor. A contract between the creditor and the principal debtor, by which the creditor makes a composition with, or promises to give time to, or not to sue, the principal debtor, discharges the surety, unless the surety assents to such contract. The Act came into force on 01 Sep 1872.
A contract between the creditor and the principal debtor, by which the creditor makes a composition with, or promises to give time to, or not to sue, the principal debtor, discharges the surety, unless the surety assents to such contract.
Section 135, The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act 9 of 1872).
Questions about Section 135
What does Section 135 of the Indian Contract Act deal with?
Section 135 of the Indian Contract Act is headed "Discharge of surety when creditor compounds with, gives time to, or agrees not to sue, principal debtor". A contract between the creditor and the principal debtor, by which the creditor makes a composition with, or promises to give time to, or not to sue, the principal debtor, discharges the surety, unless the surety assents to such contract.
How do I find court cases under Section 135 of the Indian Contract Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Contract Act 135, section 135 Contract Act, section 135 of the Indian Contract Act. People searching for it also type contract act 1950 section 135. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 135 of the Indian Contract Act come into force?
Section 135 of the Indian Contract Act, cited as Contract Act 135, came into force on 01 Sep 1872, having been enacted on 25 Apr 1872. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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