Section 99 The Indian Contract Act, 1872
Section 99 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 states:
"Whoever is unable to give a discharge must not be required to do so."
Explanation:
This section is part of the rules relating to agency under the Indian Contract Act. It means:
If a person cannot legally or reasonably give a discharge (i.e., acknowledge full and final settlement of a contract or payment), they should not be forced to do so.
For example, if a person is not authorized or is incapable (due to minority, mental incapacity, etc.), they cannot be required to acknowledge receipt or settle the contract.
Illustration:
Suppose A owes B ₹5,000. B has appointed C as an agent to collect money on his behalf. But C is a minor. Since a minor cannot give a valid legal discharge, A cannot be compelled to pay C.
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