Bar of suit for compensation for breach after dismissal of suit for specific performance
Section 24 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 deals with bar of suit for compensation for breach after dismissal of suit for specific performance. The dismissal of a suit for specific performance of a contract or part thereof shall bar the plaintiff's right to sue for compensation for the breach of such contract or part, as the case may be, but shall not bar his right to sue for any other relief to which he may be entitled, by reason of such b The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1964.
The dismissal of a suit for specific performance of a contract or part thereof shall bar the plaintiff's right to sue for compensation for the breach of such contract or part, as the case may be, but shall not bar his right to sue for any other relief to which he may be entitled, by reason of such breach.
Section 24, The Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Act 47 of 1963).
Judgments citing this section
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… The learned counsel also relied upon the judgment of the Privy Council in the case of Ardeshir H. Mama v. Flora Sassoon reported in AIR 1928 Privy Council 208 , wherein, discussed Section 24 of the specific Relief Act, suit for specific performance – Plaintiff must show readiness to do his part of the contract up to decree. 21. The learned counsel also relied upon the judgment of this Court in the case of Smt. Savitramma v. Dr. M.P. Somaprasad and another reported in 2010 (4) KCCR 2864 (DB) , …
Questions about Section 24
What does Section 24 of the Specific Relief Act deal with?
Section 24 of the Specific Relief Act is headed "Bar of suit for compensation for breach after dismissal of suit for specific performance". The dismissal of a suit for specific performance of a contract or part thereof shall bar the plaintiff's right to sue for compensation for the breach of such contract or part, as the case may be, but shall not bar his right to sue for any other relief to which he may be entitled, by reason of such b
How do I find court cases under Section 24 of the Specific Relief Act?
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When did Section 24 of the Specific Relief Act come into force?
Section 24 of the Specific Relief Act, cited as Specific Relief Act 24, 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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