Specific Relief Act, 1963

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Published by: Lawphoria

Last updated: November 20, 2025

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33 When a Contract May Be Rescinded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

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