Introduction to Specific Performance
Specific performance is a remedy in contract law where the court orders the party to perform their contractual obligations. This remedy is used when damages are not an adequate remedy.
Legal Provisions for Specific Performance
- Specific Relief Act, 1963: Governs the specific performance of contracts in India.
Conditions for Specific Performance in Contracts
- Contracts must be specific and certain: Clear terms and conditions.
- Mutuality: Both parties must be capable of performance.
- No Adequate Remedy at Law: Monetary damages are insufficient.
Defenses Against Specific Performance
- Impossibility: Performance is impossible.
- Hardship: Performance causes undue hardship.
- Unfairness: The contract is unfair or unjust.
Case Laws on Specific Performance
- Lalman Shukla v. Gauri Dutt: Discussed the requirement for specific performance.
- K. Narendra v. Riviera Apartments: Highlighted conditions where specific performance was denied.
Conclusion
Specific performance is a critical remedy in contract law, ensuring that parties fulfill their obligations when monetary damages are insufficient.
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