LawgistThe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
139Effect of discharge
The discharge order under sub-section (2) of section 138 shall release the bankrupt from all the bankruptcy debt:
Provided that discharge shall not—
(a) affect the functions of the bankruptcy trustee; or
(b) affect the operation of the provisions of Chapters IV and V of Part III; or
(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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CHAPTER IV BANKRUPTCY ORDER FOR INDIVIDUALS AND PARTNERSHIP FIRMS
- 121 Application for bankruptcy
- 122 Application by debtor
- 123 Application by creditor
- 124 Effect of application
- 125 Appointment of insolvency professional as bankruptcy trustee
- 126 Bankruptcy order
- 127 Validity of bankruptcy order
- 128 Effect of bankruptcy order
- 129 Statement of financial position
- 130 Public notice inviting claims from creditors
- 131 Registration of claims
- 132 Preparation of list of creditors
- 133 Summoning of meeting of creditors
- 134 Conduct of meeting of creditors
- 135 Voting rights of creditors
- 136 Administration and distribution of estate of bankruptcy
- 137 Completion of administration
- 138 Discharge order
- 139 Effect of discharge
- 140 Disqualification of bankrupt
- 141 Restrictions on bankrupt
- 142 Modification or recall of bankruptcy order
- 143 Standard of conduct
- 144 Fees of bankruptcy trustee
- 145 Replacement of bankruptcy trustee
- 146 Resignation by bankruptcy trustee
- 147 Vacancy in office of bankruptcy trustee
- 148 Release of bankruptcy trustee
