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Specific Relief Act, 1963

Section 11

Specific performance of contracts.

Quick Answer Reference: Section 11 Specific Relief Act, 1963

  • Provision: Section 11 of Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • Act: Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • Classification: civil
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 11 of Specific Relief Act, 1963 say?

Where any party to a contract (whether enforceable by law or not) has refused to perform or has neglected to perform or has broken any promise or has been guilty of any conduct in derogation of the terms of such contract, the party who so refuses or neglects or breaks a promise or who is so guilty of conduct may, upon breach of contract, institute a suit for specific performance of such contract, and the court may, on such terms as it thinks fit, order that the contract be performed, and may make all such further or other order as the court thinks just.

Indian StandardSection 11, Specific Relief Act, 1963
Bluebook (21st ed.)Specific Relief Act, 1963, § 11 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 11 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963
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Common Questions about Section 11 Specific Relief Act, 1963

What is Section 11 of Specific Relief Act, 1963?

Section 11 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Specific Relief Act, 1963) defines and regulates "Specific performance of contracts.". The section states: Where any party to a contract (whether enforceable by law or not) has refused to perform or has neglected to perform or has broken any promise or has been guilty of any conduct in ...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 11 Specific Relief Act, 1963

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

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