Specific Relief Act 1963 [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a comprehensive presentation of the statutory provisions governing the granting of specific relief in India. This Act primarily addresses remedies for enforcing individual civil rights through specific performance of contracts, injunctions (both temporary and perpetual), rectification, cancellation, and declaratory decrees. This updated 2025 edition carefully incorporates all relevant amendments (including the amendments brought by the Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018) and offers concise section-by-section explanations (Notes) to aid in understanding the nuances of the law.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Legal Practitioners & Litigators – It serves as a handy courtroom companion for lawyers dealing with specific performance suits, injunctions, and allied civil proceedings

• Judiciary & Courts – Judges and judicial officers can use this reference for quick access to statutory language and interpretative notes

• Law Students & Academics – The section-by-section commentary provides foundational insights, making it ideal for study, teaching, and research

• Corporate and Business Professionals – Companies, financial institutions, and transactional experts benefit from clarity on contract enforcement, performance, and remedies

• Anyone Seeking Clarity on Specific Relief – Property owners, private parties in civil disputes, and others looking for legal recourse in cases of breach of contract or wrongful dispossession

The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Specific Relief Act [Act No. 47 of 1963], with the following noteworthy features:

• [Authentic Text of the Act] Presents the full text of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, including the 2018 amendments and up-to-date modifications

• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period

• [Section Notes] Each section is accompanied by concise, explanatory notes addressing the essence of provisions, exceptions, and relevant legal principles

• [Comprehensive Coverage] Covers all parts of the Act—definitions, specific performance of contracts, rectification, cancellation, declaratory decrees, and injunctions

• [User-friendly Layout] Well-structured contents and headings make it easy to locate and understand particular provisions

• [Case References & Comments] Incorporates references to notable Supreme Court judgments where pertinent, aiding deeper comprehension of judicial interpretations

• [Handy for Quick Reference] Perfect for on-the-spot referencing in courts, classrooms, or offices

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Bare Act Provisions – Each section of the Specific Relief Act is reproduced in its entirety for accuracy

• Section Notes – Immediately after each statutory provision, readers will find concise analysis or key points that highlight essential interpretations, principles, or relevant judicial precedents

• Contents & Subject Index – A detailed Table of Contents and a concluding Subject Index ensure quick navigation

• Practical Commentary – Relevant sub-headings under each section draw attention to essential definitions, scope, exceptions, and procedures