Specific Relief Act, 1963

Section 5

Relief for breach of contract

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Provision: Section 5 of Specific Relief Act, 1963
Act: Specific Relief Act, 1963
Classification: civil
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 5 of Specific Relief Act, 1963 say?

Where any contract has been broken, the party who suffers by such breach may, as against the party who has broken the contract, claim compensation for any loss or damage resulting to him from the breach, and which it was the intention of the parties to guard against, in addition to the specific relief to which he may be entitled.

Indian StandardSection 5, Specific Relief Act, 1963

Bluebook (21st ed.)Specific Relief Act, 1963, § 5 (India)

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What is Section 5 of Specific Relief Act, 1963?

Section 5 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Specific Relief Act, 1963) defines and regulates "Relief for breach of contract". The section states: Where any contract has been broken, the party who suffers by such breach may, as against the party who has broken the contract, claim compensation for any loss or damage resulting ...

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