Question

Object of awarding damages for breach of contract is ______.

• A. to punish the guilty party
• B. to teach a lesson to defaulting party, so that he should make default in future
• C. Both (A) and (B) above
• D. to put the injured party in the same position, so far as money can do

Answer 1

The correct option is D to put the injured party in the same position, so far as money can do

Under Indian Contract Act, 1872 the damages are awarded with a view to put the injured party in the same position as he/she was before the breach of contract (as far as money can do).