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What is the heading of Part III of the Specific Relief Act, 1963?

The Specific Relief Act, 1963 is divided into three Parts: Part I (Preliminary, Sections 1 to 4), Part II (Specific Relief, Sections 5 to 35, covering Recovering Possession…

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What is the heading of Part III of the Specific Relief Act, 1963?

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The Specific Relief Act, 1963 is divided into three Parts: Part I (Preliminary, Sections 1 to 4), Part II (Specific Relief, Sections 5 to 35, covering Recovering Possession of Property in Chapter I, Specific Performance of Contracts in Chapter II, Rectification of Instruments in Chapter III, Rescission of Contracts in Chapter IV, Cancellation of Instruments in Chapter V, and Declaratory Decrees in Chapter VI), and Part III (Preventive Relief, Sections 36 to 42, covering Injunctions Generally in Chapter VII and Perpetual Injunctions in Chapter VIII). Accordingly, Part III deals with 'Preventive Relief'.

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Option A

Incorrect. 'Specific Relief' is the heading of Part II (Sections 5 to 35) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, not Part III.

Option B

Incorrect. 'Declaratory Decrees' is the subject of Chapter VI (Sections 34 and 35) within Part II of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, not Part III.

Option C

Correct. Part III of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (comprising Chapter VII on Injunctions Generally, Sections 36–37, and Chapter VIII on Perpetual Injunctions, Sections 38–42) deals with 'Preventive Relief'.

Option D

Incorrect. Preventive Relief is the heading of Part III of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.

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