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In Indian contract law, the case of Fateh Chand v. Balkishan Das (1963) is often cited to determine

Option: 1

The validity of liquidated damages clauses.


Option: 2

The validity of unliquidated damages.


Option: 3

The validity of penalty.


Option: 4

None of the above


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The above case is often cited to determine the validity of liquidated damages.The court emphasized that a clause specifying a sum to be paid in case of a breach is not a penalty if it represents a genuine pre-estimate of damages. Hence correct option is a.

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