The Specific Relief Act, 1963

This edition of The Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Act 47 of 1963) presents the updated and authoritative text of the law as applicable in 2026, incorporating all significant statutory amendments, including those introduced 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 relevant notifications giving effect to these changes. Designed as a Bare Act with short comments, this publication provides the precise legislative text in a clear and accessible format, making it a reliable reference for legal study and practice. The book covers the complete framework governing specific performance of contracts, rectification and cancellation of instruments, rescission of contracts, declaratory decrees, preventive relief, and injunctions, as laid down under the Act. By presenting the law as enacted, with brief explanatory notes for contextual clarity, it is particularly suited for examination purposes and statutory referencing. This edition is ideal for law students, judiciary and civil services aspirants, advocates, judges, academicians, and legal professionals who require an up-to-date and accurate version of the Specific Relief Act for academic, professional, and practical use.