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The Specific Relief Act, 1963 uses an expression it does not define. Under section 2(e), which Act supplies its meaning if the expression is defined there?

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The Specific Relief Act, 1963 uses an expression it does not define. Under section 2(e), which Act supplies its meaning if the expression is defined there?

  1. The General Clauses Act, 1897

  2. The Indian Contract Act, 1872

  3. The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

  4. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - The Indian Contract Act, 1872

Section 2(e) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 provides that words and expressions used in that Act but not defined in it, and defined in the Indian Contract Act, 1872, have the meanings given to them in the Contract Act. The General Clauses Act, 1897 supplies general definitions for Central Acts, but section 2(e) itself names the Contract Act, which fits because specific relief largely enforces contracts.

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