Law of Specific Relief Act Reprint-2026

Law of Specific Relief Act is a detailed and practice-oriented treatise on the Specific Relief Act, 1963, a cornerstone legislation governing equitable remedies in Indian civil law. The book systematically analyzes provisions relating to specific performance of contracts, temporary and permanent injunctions, declaratory decrees, rectification, rescission, and cancellation of instruments. It examines the discretionary nature of relief, statutory conditions, limitations, and defenses, with particular focus on post-amendment developments affecting specific performance and contractual enforcement. Judicial interpretations from the Supreme Court and High Courts are integrated to clarify complex principles and evolving jurisprudence. The book adopts a practitioner-friendly approach by connecting statutory law with courtroom procedure, making it highly useful for drafting pleadings, framing reliefs, and structuring effective civil suits. Its comprehensive coverage ensures relevance across property disputes, commercial contracts, and other civil remedies.