The Indian Contract Act, 1872
Chapter-VIII Of Indemnity and Guarantee
Section 128: Surety’s liability.
128. The liability of the surety is co- extensive with that of the principal debtor, unless it is otherwise provided by the contract.
Illustration
A guarantees to B the payment of a bill of exchange by C, the acceptor. The bill is dishonoured by C. A is liable, not only for the amount of the bill, but also for any interest and charges which may have become due on it.
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