Section 135: Discharge of surety when creditor compounds with, gives time to, or agrees not to sue, principal debtor.

Q: What does Section 135 of The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (ICA) deal with?

Section 135 ICA pertains to "Discharge of surety when creditor compounds with, gives time to, or agrees not to sue, principal debtor.". It is part of the The Indian Contract Act, 1872, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 135 of The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (ICA) governs discharge of surety when creditor compounds with, gives time to, or agrees not to sue, principal debtor. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 135 ICA still in force?

Yes, Section 135 of the The Indian Contract Act, 1872 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 135 ICA?

धारा 135 ICA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 135 of the The Indian Contract Act, 1872. Section 135 of The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (ICA) governs discharge of surety when creditor compounds with, gives time to, or agrees not to sue, principal debtor. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 135 ICA?

Dhara 135 ICA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 135 of the The Indian Contract Act, 1872. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 135 of The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (ICA) governs discharge of surety when creditor compounds with, gives time to, or agrees not to sue, principal debtor. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 135 of The Indian Contract Act, 1872?

Cite as: "Section 135, The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (ICA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Contract Act, 1872, § 135 (India).

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The Indian Contract Act, 1872

Chapter XV — OF INDEMNITY AND GUARANTEE

Section 135

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.