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  1. Question 1 · Specific Relief Act Practice Set 1

    A was in peaceful possession of a house, though he had no title to it. B, the true owner, entered while A was away and took possession without A's consent and without any recourse to law. Four months later A sued B under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 for recovery of possession. At the trial B proved his ownership. The court should:

    1. A. dismiss the suit, since an owner is entitled to re-enter his own property
    2. B. decree possession in favour of A, since B's title is no answer to such a suit
    3. C. dismiss the suit, since a person without title cannot sue under Section 6
    4. D. decree possession in favour of A only if he had held the house for twelve years
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    B. decree possession in favour of A, since B's title is no answer to such a suit

    Under Section 6(1), a person dispossessed without his consent otherwise than in due course of law may recover possession notwithstanding any other title that may be set up in the suit; the court looks only at prior possession and unlawful dispossession within six months. B's remedy is a separate suit on his title, which Section 6(4) preserves.

  2. Question 2 · Specific Relief Act Practice Set 1

    A agrees to sell 100 acres of land to B for a lump sum. It later emerges that A has title to only 98 acres. The missing 2 acres are only a small proportion of the whole in value, and their loss can be compensated in money. B sues for specific performance. The court:

    1. A. may direct A to convey the 98 acres only if B gives up all claim to compensation
    2. B. may direct A to convey the 98 acres and award B compensation for the deficiency
    3. C. may direct A to convey the 98 acres only if B pays the full price without abatement
    4. D. must dismiss the suit, as specific performance of part of a contract is barred
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    B. may direct A to convey the 98 acres and award B compensation for the deficiency

    Section 12(2) allows the court, at the suit of either party, to direct specific performance of so much of the contract as can be performed and to award compensation in money for the deficiency, where the unperformed part is only a small proportion of the whole in value and admits of compensation. Payment without abatement and relinquishment of all claims are conditions under Section 12(3), which governs a considerable or uncompensable shortfall.

  3. Question 3 · Specific Relief Act Practice Set 1

    Under Section 20A(1) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, in a suit under the Act involving a contract relating to an infrastructure project specified in the Schedule, a court shall not grant:

    1. A. a declaration of title, where the land for the project has been acquired by the State
    2. B. an injunction, where it would impede or delay the progress or completion of the project
    3. C. a decree for specific performance, where the project is being executed by the Government
    4. D. compensation for breach, where the contract was awarded through a public tender process
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    B. an injunction, where it would impede or delay the progress or completion of the project

    Section 20A(1) bars a court from granting an injunction in a suit under the Act involving a contract relating to an infrastructure project specified in the Schedule, where the injunction would cause impediment or delay in the progress or completion of the project. It does not bar specific performance, compensation or declaratory relief.

  4. Question 4 · Specific Relief Act Practice Set 1

    Consider the following statements about the provisions inserted in the Specific Relief Act, 1963 by the amendment of 2018: 1. The period for disposal of a suit under Section 20C may be extended by the court for a further period not exceeding six months in aggregate, after recording reasons in writing. 2. For Sections 20A and 20B and clause (ha) of Section 41, 'infrastructure project' means the category of projects and infrastructure sub-sectors specified in the Schedule. 3. A notification of the Central Government amending the Schedule must be laid before each House of Parliament, while in session, for a total period of thirty days. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A. 1, 2 and 3
    2. B. 1 and 3 only
    3. C. 1 and 2 only
    4. D. 2 and 3 only
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    A. 1, 2 and 3

    The proviso to Section 20C permits an extension not exceeding six months in aggregate after recording reasons in writing, and the Explanation to Section 20A(1) defines 'infrastructure project' by reference to the Schedule for Sections 20A, 20B and 41(ha). Section 20A(2) lets the Central Government amend the Schedule by notification, and Section 20A(3) requires every such notification to be laid before each House for a total period of thirty days.

  5. Question 5 · Specific Relief Act Practice Set 1

    Under Section 20(2) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, substituted performance of a contract cannot be undertaken unless the party suffering the breach has given the party in breach a notice in writing of not less than:

    1. A. sixty days
    2. B. ninety days
    3. C. thirty days
    4. D. fifteen days
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    C. thirty days

    Section 20(2) requires a written notice of not less than thirty days calling upon the party in breach to perform within the time specified; only on his refusal or failure may the contract be performed through a third party or by the party's own agency. Under the proviso, expenses and costs are recoverable only after the contract has actually been so performed.