Specific Relief Act, 1963

Section 38

Specific performance of contracts for the sale of immovable property.

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Provision: Section 38 of Specific Relief Act, 1963
Act: Specific Relief Act, 1963
Classification: civil
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 38 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 specific performance of such contract, and may award damages instead.

Indian StandardSection 38, Specific Relief Act, 1963

Bluebook (21st ed.)Specific Relief Act, 1963, § 38 (India)

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What is Section 38 of Specific Relief Act, 1963?

Section 38 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 specific performance of such contract, and may award damages instead....

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