Question
Legal Studies Question on Laws of Contract
A stipulation in a bond for payment of compound interest on failure to pay simple interest at the same rate as was payable upon the principal is not a penalty within the meaning of:
A
Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872
B
Section 75 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872
C
Section 76 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872
D
None of the above
Answer
Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A):Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.