Application of preceding sections to certain awards and testamentary directions to execute settlements
Section 25 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 deals with application of preceding sections to certain awards and testamentary directions to execute settlements. The provisions of this Chapter as to contracts shall apply to awards to which [the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (26 of 1996)], does not apply and to directions in a will or codicil to execute a particular settlement. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1964.
The provisions of this Chapter as to contracts shall apply to awards to which 1[the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (26 of 1996)], does not apply and to directions in a will or codicil to execute a particular settlement.
Section 25, The Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Act 47 of 1963).
Questions about Section 25
What does Section 25 of the Specific Relief Act deal with?
Section 25 of the Specific Relief Act is headed "Application of preceding sections to certain awards and testamentary directions to execute settlements". The provisions of this Chapter as to contracts shall apply to awards to which [the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (26 of 1996)], does not apply and to directions in a will or codicil to execute a particular settlement.
How do I find court cases under Section 25 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 25, section 25 Specific Relief Act, section 25 of the Specific Relief Act. People searching for it also type specific relief act 1963 section 25. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 25 of the Specific Relief Act come into force?
Section 25 of the Specific Relief Act, cited as Specific Relief Act 25, 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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