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The Specific Relief Act, 1963
Commercial Law Publishers
Book Specifications
- ISBN9789356039094
- Course
- Practice
- Subject
- Civil and Criminal Laws
- Publisher
- Commercial Law Publishers
- ISBN
- 9789356039094
About this book
The bare text of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Act 47 of 1963) as applicable in 2026, incorporating the amendments made by the Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018 (Act 18 of 2018) and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (Act 34 of 2019), along with the notifications giving effect to them. Short comments accompany the legislative text.
At a glance
| Act | The Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Act 47 of 1963) |
| Amended by | Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018 (18 of 2018); Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) |
| Law as applicable in | 2026 |
| Format | Bare Act with short comments |
| Publisher | Commercial Law Publishers |
What's inside
- Specific performance of contracts
- Rectification and cancellation of instruments
- Rescission of contracts
- Declaratory decrees
- Preventive relief and injunctions
- Brief explanatory notes alongside the law as enacted, for statutory referencing
Who should buy this
- Law students and judiciary or civil services aspirants
- Advocates and judges who need the current text for practice
- Academicians and legal professionals wanting an accurate statutory reference
Publisher's description
Commercial’s The Specific Relief Act, 1963 (2027 Edition) is an essential legal reference containing the statutory provisions governing specific relief and the enforcement of civil rights and contractual obligations in India. Published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., this edition incorporates amendments introduced by the Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018, along with relevant changes under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. Presented in a convenient bare act format with short comments, the book provides an accessible and consolidated reference for understanding the legal principles and statutory remedies available under the Specific Relief Act, 1963.
The book covers important provisions relating to:
• Recovery of possession of immovable property
• Recovery of possession of movable property
• Specific performance of contracts
• Contracts that can and cannot be specifically enforced
• Substituted performance of contracts
• Persons entitled to obtain specific performance
• Personal bars to relief and contractual limitations
• Rectification of instruments
• Rescission of contracts
• Cancellation of instruments
• Declaratory decrees and legal status
• Preventive relief through injunctions
• Temporary, perpetual, and mandatory injunctions
• Discretionary powers of courts in granting specific relief
• Special provisions relating to infrastructure projects
• Statutory amendments and updated legal provisions
This edition incorporates important legislative updates, including:
• The Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018 (Act 18 of 2018)
• Amendments introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
• Relevant statutory changes and notifications
This book is particularly suitable for:
• Law students studying Contract Law, Civil Procedure, and Specific Relief
• Judicial service aspirants requiring an updated statutory reference
• Advocates and legal practitioners handling civil disputes and contractual litigation
• Legal professionals dealing with specific performance and injunction matters
• Academicians and researchers studying civil remedies and contractual enforcement
Whether used for academic study, competitive examination preparation, legal research, or courtroom practice, this 2027 edition provides a reliable statutory reference to the Specific Relief Act, 1963, with short comments and relevant amendments, making it a valuable resource for understanding and applying the law of specific relief in India.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Specific Relief Act, 1963?+
The bare text of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Act 47 of 1963) as applicable in 2026, incorporating the amendments made by the Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018 (Act 18 of 2018) and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (Act 34 of 2019), along with the notifications
How much does The Specific Relief Act, 1963 cost?+
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Which exam is The Specific Relief Act, 1963 for?+
Practice — Civil and Criminal Laws.
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