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Law of Contract and Specific Relief · Unit 4

Contract I exam question: Write a short note distinguishing

The question (6 marks)

Write a short note distinguishing rectification of instruments, rescission of contracts, cancellation of instruments and declaratory decrees under the Specific Relief Act 1963. (6 marks)

MU Module IV; pack ch. 12 (ss. 26 to 35, Specific Relief Act 1963)

Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.

It tests Unit 4 · Specific relief of Law of Contract and Specific Relief.

Authorities you will need

  • Specific Relief Act 1963, ss. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35
  • Indian Contract Act 1872, ss. 19, 19-A, 64

How an answer is marked

A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.