Browse the articles below — a handpicked collection of legal insights, case studies, and explainers across key topics. Dive in and explore the law, one post at a time.
| Sr. No. | Topic Name |
|---|---|
| Introduction & Framework | |
| 1 | Nature, Scope & Object of the Specific Relief Act |
| 2 | Historical Background & Amendments (2018 Amendment) |
| 3 | Difference Between Specific Relief & Indian Contract Act |
| 4 | General Principles Governing Specific Remedies |
| Specific Performance of Contracts (Sections 9–25) | |
| 5 | When Specific Performance Can Be Enforced |
| 6 | Contracts Not Specifically Enforceable |
| 7 | Personal Bars to Relief |
| 8 | Who May Obtain Specific Performance |
| 9 | Against Whom Specific Performance May Be Enforced |
| 10 | Specific Performance of Part of Contract |
| 11 | Specific Performance of Distinct Parts of Contract |
| 12 | Specific Performance of Contracts Involving Trust |
| 13 | Specific Performance of Contracts Connected With Trusts |
| 14 | Specific Performance in Construction Contracts |
| 15 | Power of Court to Engage Third Parties (Post–2018) |
| 16 | Substituted Performance (Section 20, 2018 Amendment) |
| Injunctions (Sections 36–42) | |
| 17 | Preventive Relief – Nature & Scope |
| 18 | Temporary Injunctions (CPC reference) |
| 19 | Perpetual Injunction – When Granted |
| 20 | Mandatory Injunctions |
| 21 | Damages in Lieu of Injunctions |
| 22 | Injunctions When Not Granted (Restrictions, Discretion of Court) |
| 23 | Injunctions to Perform Negative Covenants |
| Declaratory Relief (Sections 34–35) | |
| 24 | Declaratory Decrees – Purpose & Scope |
| 25 | Who May Seek Declaration |
| 26 | Effect of Declaration |
| 27 | Bars to Declaratory Relief |
| Rectification & Cancellation (Sections 26–33) | |
| 28 | Rectification of Instruments – Conditions & Procedure |
| 29 | Cancellation of Instruments – When Allowed |
| 30 | Power to Cancel Void or Voidable Documents |
| 31 | Effect of Cancellation |
| 32 | Reformation of Documents (Equitable Principles) |
| Rescission of Contracts (Sections 27–30) | |
| 33 | When a Contract May Be Rescinded |
| 34 | Rescission of Voidable Contracts |
| 35 | Partial Rescission |
| 36 | Restoration of Benefit on Rescission |
| Recovery of Possession (Sections 5–8) | |
| 37 | Recovery of Immovable Property |
| 38 | Recovery Based on Title |
| 39 | Recovery Based on Possession |
| 40 | Recovery of Movable Property |
| Discretionary Remedies | |
| 41 | Judicial Discretion in Granting Relief |
| 42 | Conditions Where Court Exercises or Refuses Discretion |
| Miscellaneous & Modern Developments | |
| 43 | Impact of 2018 Amendment – Shift from Discretion to Enforcement |
| 44 | Public Works & Infrastructure Contract Reforms |
| 45 | Interaction with Contract Act & TPA |
| 46 | Equitable Remedies – Modern Approach |