Specific Relief Act, 1963

Section 34

Specific performance of contracts for the sale of movable property.

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Provision: Section 34 of Specific Relief Act, 1963
Act: Specific Relief Act, 1963
Classification: civil
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 34 of Specific Relief Act, 1963 say?

A decree for specific performance of a contract for the sale of movable property may be made only if the court is satisfied that the contract has been entered into in good faith and that the defendant has not been guilty of gross misconduct in the performance of the contract. The court may, in its discretion, refuse to grant a decree for specific performance of a contract for the sale of movable property, if it is satisfied that the contract has been obtained by fraud or coercion, or that the defendant has been guilty of gross misconduct in the performance of the contract.

Indian StandardSection 34, Specific Relief Act, 1963

Bluebook (21st ed.)Specific Relief Act, 1963, § 34 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 34 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963

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What is Section 34 of Specific Relief Act, 1963?

Section 34 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Specific Relief Act, 1963) defines and regulates "Specific performance of contracts for the sale of movable property.". The section states: A decree for specific performance of a contract for the sale of movable property may be made only if the court is satisfied that the contract has been entered into in good faith an...

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