Which of the statement about the Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018 is correct?
A. Will apply to the cases which have arisen after the amendment in the Act
B. Will apply to the contracts entered into after the coming into force of the Amendment Act
C. Will apply to the pending cases
D. None of the statements is correct
Answer: Option C
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Which section of the Specific Relief Act provides for grant of temporary and permanent injunctions:
A. Section 35
B. Section 36
C. Section 37
D. None of the above
Which of the following statements is wrong? Perpetual injunction
A. Is granted by a decree
B. Can be granted without notice to and hearing the defendant
C. Can never be granted without notice to and hearing the defendant
D. Can be granted on merits only
Suit for specific performance is claimed when applicant is . . . . . . . . .
A. Necessary party
B. Proper party
C. Neither (A) nor (B)
D. Both (A) and (C)
A. In a contract, where plaintiff has been given an unfair advantage over the defendant
B. In a case where the contract is not enforceable at the instance of the other party
C. Where the defendant entered into the contract under circumstances which though not rendering the contract voidable, makes it inequitable to enforce specific performance
D. Where performance of the contract would involve some hardship on the defendant which he did not foresee, whereas its non-performance would involve no such hardship on the plaintiff
The amendment is prospective in nature. Therefore it will not apply to pending cases. The 'answer' provided is incorrect.