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Specific Relief Act, 1963

Section 39

Specific performance of contracts for the sale of movable property.

Quick Answer Reference: Section 39 Specific Relief Act, 1963

  • Provision: Section 39 of Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • Act: Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • Classification: civil
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 39 of Specific Relief Act, 1963 say?

Where any contract is for the sale of movable property, the court may, in its discretion, grant specific performance of such contract, and may also award damages for any breach of the contract.

Indian StandardSection 39, Specific Relief Act, 1963
Bluebook (21st ed.)Specific Relief Act, 1963, § 39 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 39 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963
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What is Section 39 of Specific Relief Act, 1963?

Section 39 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: Where any contract is for the sale of movable property, the court may, in its discretion, grant specific performance of such contract, and may also award damages for any breach of ...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 39 Specific Relief Act, 1963

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

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