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Chapter IV Bankruptcy Order For Individuals And Partnership Firms

Section 139. Effect of discharge. –

The discharge order under sub-section (2) of section 138 shall release the bankrupt from all the bankruptcy debts:

Provided that a discharge shall not –

  • (a) affect the functions of the bankruptcy trustee; or
  • (b) affect the operation of the provisions of Chapter IV and V of Part III:
  • (c) release the bankrupt from any debt incurred by means of fraud or breach of trust to which he was a party; or
  • (d) discharge the bankrupt from any excluded debt.

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