Specific Relief Act, 1963

Section 17

Specific performance of contracts for personal service.

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Provision: Section 17 of Specific Relief Act, 1963
Act: Specific Relief Act, 1963
Classification: civil
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 17 of Specific Relief Act, 1963 say?

Where any contract is for personal service, the court may, in its discretion, refuse to grant a decree for specific performance of that contract, notwithstanding that the party against whom the decree is sought has refused or neglected to perform or has broken any promise of performance in the contract.

Indian StandardSection 17, Specific Relief Act, 1963

Bluebook (21st ed.)Specific Relief Act, 1963, § 17 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 17 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963

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What is Section 17 of Specific Relief Act, 1963?

Section 17 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Specific Relief Act, 1963) defines and regulates "Specific performance of contracts for personal service.". The section states: Where any contract is for personal service, the court may, in its discretion, refuse to grant a decree for specific performance of that contract, notwithstanding that the party aga...

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