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Can I Add a Penalty Clause in My Agreement Without Going to Court Later?

 Can I Add a Penalty Clause in My Agreement Without Going to Court Later?” 🖊️💣

Client Question of the Day:
"Sir, I want to add a strong penalty in my agreement. Can I scare the other party legally without actually dragging them to court?" 😈📃⚖️

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💡 Answer:
Yes, you can add a penalty clause in your agreement.
BUT ⚠️ under Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, Indian courts do not allow “penalties” that are punitive or meant just to “scare” the other party.

Instead, Indian law allows reasonable compensation, not exceeding the loss you’ve actually suffered.
So your “₹50 lakh fine for 5 days delay” clause? 🚨 That’s going straight to the trash can in court! 😅🗑️

👉 What does work? Use a Liquidated Damages Clause – a smart, legally acceptable way to pre-decide compensation. 💼✅
It shows your seriousness without going overboard.

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⚙️ When and Where to Use a Penalty or Liquidated Clause:
🔹 Service agreements 🧑‍💻
🔹 Vendor contracts 🛠️
🔹 Freelance/consultancy deals ✍️
🔹 Construction/real estate pacts 🏗️
🔹 Software delivery/IT projects 💻

🧾 Example:
“If Party A delays delivery beyond 7 days, Party B shall be entitled to ₹5,000 per day as pre-estimated damages.”
💥 This is clean. Legal. Effective. And yes — scary enough to avoid nonsense. 👀✅

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📌 Pro Tip:
Never blindly copy-paste a penalty clause from Google.
One wrong word, and the court might say: “Nice try, beta — now prove actual loss!” 😅🧑‍⚖️

Always tailor it to your business need, transaction size, and enforceability.

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Let LEXIS AND COMPANY draft it for you with full compliance and clarity — no drama, just enforceability. 🖋️💼⚖️

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