Recovery of specific movable property
Section 7 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 deals with recovery of specific movable property. A person entitled to the possession of specific movable property may recover it in the manner provided by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908). The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1964.
A person entitled to the possession of specific movable property may recover it in the manner provided by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908).
Explanation 1.--A trustee may sue under this section for the possession of movable property to the beneficial interest in which the person for whom he is trustee is entitled.
Explanation 2.--A special or temporary right to the present possession of movable property is sufficient to support a suit under this section.
Section 7, The Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Act 47 of 1963).
Questions about Section 7
What does Section 7 of the Specific Relief Act deal with?
Section 7 of the Specific Relief Act is headed "Recovery of specific movable property". A person entitled to the possession of specific movable property may recover it in the manner provided by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908).
How do I find court cases under Section 7 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 7, section 7 Specific Relief Act, section 7 of the Specific Relief Act. People searching for it also type specific relief act section 7 and 8 and specific relief act 1963 section 7. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 7 of the Specific Relief Act come into force?
Section 7 of the Specific Relief Act, cited as Specific Relief Act 7, 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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