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Specific Relief Act, 1963

Section 4

Specific performance of promises

Quick Answer Reference: Section 4 Specific Relief Act, 1963

  • Provision: Section 4 of Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • Act: Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • Classification: civil
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 4 of Specific Relief Act, 1963 say?

Where any contract has been entered into for the benefit of a third person, such third person shall have the right to enforce specific performance of the contract, notwithstanding that he is not a party to the contract.

Indian StandardSection 4, Specific Relief Act, 1963
Bluebook (21st ed.)Specific Relief Act, 1963, § 4 (India)
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What is Section 4 of Specific Relief Act, 1963?

Section 4 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Specific Relief Act, 1963) defines and regulates "Specific performance of promises". The section states: Where any contract has been entered into for the benefit of a third person, such third person shall have the right to enforce specific performance of the contract, notwithstanding ...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 4 Specific Relief Act, 1963

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

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