Definitions
Section 2 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 deals with definitions. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "obligation" includes every duty enforceable by law; The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1964.
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--
(a) "obligation" includes every duty enforceable by law;
(b) "settlement" means an instrument (other than a will or codicil as defined by the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925), whereby the destination or devolution of successive interests in movable or immovable property is disposed of or is agreed to be disposed of;
(c) "trust" has the same meaning as in section 3 of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (2 of 1882), and includes an obligation in the nature of a trust within the meaning of Chapter IX of that Act;
(d) "trustee" includes every person holding property in trust;
(e) all other words and expressions used herein but not defined, and defined in the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (9 of 1872), have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act.
Section 2, The Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Act 47 of 1963).
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Questions about Section 2
What does Section 2 of the Specific Relief Act deal with?
Section 2 of the Specific Relief Act is headed "Definitions". In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "obligation" includes every duty enforceable by law;
How do I find court cases under Section 2 of the Specific Relief Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Specific Relief Act 2, section 2 Specific Relief Act, section 2 of the Specific Relief Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 2 of the Specific Relief Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on Indian Trusts Act 3 (Interpretation-clause), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 2 of the Specific Relief Act come into force?
Section 2 of the Specific Relief Act, cited as Specific Relief Act 2, came into force on 01 Mar 1964, having been enacted on 13 Dec 1963. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 12. Specific performance of part of contract391 words
- 28. Rescission in certain circumstances of contracts for the sale or lease of immovable property, the specific performance of which has been decreed382 words
- 15. Who may obtain specific performance330 words
- 13. Rights of purchaser or lessee against person with no title or imperfect title309 words
- 26. When instrument may be rectified292 words
- 20. Substituted performance of contract269 words
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