# The Specific Relief Act, 1963, Section 9: Defences respecting suits for relief based on contract

- Act: The Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Act 47 of 1963)
- In force from: 1964-03-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/specific-relief-act/section/9/

## Text

Except as otherwise provided herein where any relief is claimed under this Chapter in respect of a contract, the person against whom the relief is claimed may plead by way of defence any ground which is available to him under any law relating to contracts.

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