As of 8 November 2026, what is the territorial extent of the Specific Relief Act, 1963?
The 2019 reorganisation removed the Jammu and Kashmir exception from section 1(2) with effect from 31 October 2019. The operative extent clause covers the whole of India.
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As of 8 November 2026, what is the territorial extent of the Specific Relief Act, 1963?
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Correct answer B
The 2019 reorganisation removed the Jammu and Kashmir exception from section 1(2) with effect from 31 October 2019. The operative extent clause covers the whole of India.
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Option A
The former Jammu and Kashmir exception was omitted with effect from 31 October 2019.
Option B
Section 1(2) extends the Act to the whole of India.
Option C
Section 1(2) does not limit the Act to state capitals.
Option D
The extent clause covers Union Territories as well as states.
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