Specific Relief Act, 1963

Section 18

Specific performance of contracts for the sale of immovable property.

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Provision: Section 18 of Specific Relief Act, 1963
Act: Specific Relief Act, 1963
Classification: civil
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 18 of Specific Relief Act, 1963 say?

Where any contract is for the sale of immovable property, 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, if it is found that the refusal or neglect or breach of promise was not due to any fault of the party against whom the decree is sought.

Indian StandardSection 18, Specific Relief Act, 1963

Bluebook (21st ed.)Specific Relief Act, 1963, § 18 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 18 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963

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What is Section 18 of Specific Relief Act, 1963?

Section 18 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Specific Relief Act, 1963) defines and regulates "Specific performance of contracts for the sale of immovable property.". The section states: Where any contract is for the sale of immovable property, the court may, in its discretion, refuse to grant a decree for specific performance of that contract, notwithstanding that...

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