Specific Relief Act, 1963 – Section-Based Direct MCQs (1–25)- Judicial Services aspirants

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📚 Specific Relief Act, 1963 – Section-Based Direct MCQs (1–25)

Q1. What is the object of the Specific Relief Act as per Section 4?

A) To punish criminal acts
B) To enforce penal laws
C) To enforce individual civil rights ✅
D) To provide equitable distribution

✅ Answer: C
📘 Explanation: Section 4 states that specific relief is granted for enforcing individual civil rights, not penal laws.

Q2. Section 5 provides relief for recovery of:

A) Movable property
B) Immovable property ✅
C) Damages only
D) Compensation

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 5 deals with the recovery of possession of specific immovable property.

Q3. Within how much time should a suit under Section 6 be filed?

A) 1 year
B) 6 months ✅
C) 3 years
D) No time limit

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Suit for possession under Section 6 must be filed within 6 months of dispossession.

Q4. Under Section 7, who can sue for recovery of movable property?

A) Only owner
B) Possessor
C) Entitled person ✅
D) Tenant only

✅ Answer: C
📘 Explanation: Section 7 allows any person entitled to possession of specific movable property to sue.

Q5. Which section deals with specific performance of a contract?

A) Section 5
B) Section 10 ✅
C) Section 16
D) Section 20

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 10 (amended in 2018) lays down that specific performance shall be enforced subject to certain provisions.

Q6. Which section defines contracts that cannot be specifically enforced?

A) Section 12
B) Section 14 ✅
C) Section 15
D) Section 18

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 14 lists the types of contracts which are not specifically enforceable.

Q7. Section 13 talks about rights of:

A) Vendor only
B) Purchaser or lessee ✅
C) Lender
D) Sub-tenant

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 13 deals with the rights of a purchaser or lessee against a person with no title or imperfect title.

Q8. Section 16 outlines:

A) Defences
B) Infrastructure contracts
C) Personal bars to relief ✅
D) Court powers

✅ Answer: C
📘 Explanation: Section 16 states situations where specific performance cannot be enforced in favour of a party.

Q9. Who can obtain specific performance as per Section 15?

A) Only original parties
B) Parties and legal representatives ✅
C) Only government authorities
D) Lawyers

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 15 lists persons entitled to specific performance—includes representatives and successors.

Q10. Under Section 20, substituted performance can be done:

A) Without notice
B) After 30 days’ notice ✅
C) Only with court approval
D) Only through arbitrators

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Substituted performance (Section 20) is allowed after a 30-day written notice to the defaulting party.

Q11. Which section governs temporary and perpetual injunctions?

A) Section 36
B) Section 37 ✅
C) Section 38
D) Section 39

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 37 explains both temporary and perpetual injunctions.

Q12. Which section relates to declaratory decrees?

A) Section 33
B) Section 34 ✅
C) Section 35
D) Section 26

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 34 allows a person to seek declaration of a legal status or right.

Q13. Section 31 allows cancellation of an instrument if it is:

A) Ambiguous
B) Legally valid
C) Void or voidable ✅
D) Executed by a company

✅ Answer: C
📘 Explanation: Section 31 allows cancellation of a document if it's void or voidable and causes injury.

Q14. Rectification of instruments is dealt with in:

A) Section 25
B) Section 26 ✅
C) Section 20
D) Section 39

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 26 permits rectification of a document if due to fraud or mutual mistake.

Q15. Rescission of contract is covered under:

A) Section 30
B) Section 27 ✅
C) Section 33
D) Section 18

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 27 defines the grounds and conditions for rescission of a contract.

Q16. Mandatory injunctions are provided under:

A) Section 38
B) Section 39 ✅
C) Section 40
D) Section 42

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 39 allows courts to grant mandatory injunctions to compel action.

Q17. Damages in addition to injunctions can be claimed under:

A) Section 40 ✅
B) Section 37
C) Section 38
D) Section 34

✅ Answer: A
📘 Explanation: Section 40 allows damages in lieu of or in addition to an injunction.

Q18. Negative covenants in contracts are protected under:

A) Section 41
B) Section 42 ✅
C) Section 35
D) Section 16

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 42 allows courts to enforce negative agreements even if positive ones can't be enforced.

Q19. When can an injunction be refused under Section 41?

A) To stop criminal proceedings
B) When plaintiff has no personal interest
C) When equally effective remedy exists
D) All of the above ✅

✅ Answer: D
📘 Explanation: Section 41 outlines multiple grounds to refuse injunction, including lack of standing and adequate alternative remedy.

Q20. Section 20C requires disposal of suits under this Act within:

A) 6 months
B) 12 months ✅
C) 2 years
D) 18 months

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 20C mandates 12-month disposal of suits (extendable by 6 months).

Q21. Cancellation of part of an instrument is governed under:

A) Section 29
B) Section 32 ✅
C) Section 20
D) Section 40

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 32 permits partial cancellation if the instrument includes different rights or obligations.

Q22. Section 25 applies provisions to:

A) Criminal laws
B) Awards and testamentary directions ✅
C) Tort cases
D) Insolvency

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 25 applies previous contract provisions to certain awards and will-related settlements.

Q23. Specific performance of part of contract is under:

A) Section 12 ✅
B) Section 13
C) Section 10
D) Section 18

✅ Answer: A
📘 Explanation: Section 12 deals with conditions under which part performance can be enforced.

Q24. Expert opinion may be sought by court under:

A) Section 16
B) Section 14A ✅
C) Section 18
D) Section 39

✅ Answer: B
📘 Explanation: Section 14A empowers the court to engage experts on technical matters in disputes.

Q25. Court’s power to award compensation in specific performance suits is under:

A) Section 21 ✅
B) Section 24
C) Section 18
D) Section 23

✅ Answer: A
📘 Explanation: Section 21 enables the court to award compensation for breach, even if specific performance is not granted.

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