What is the subject of section 11 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963?
Section 11 governs specific performance of contracts connected with trusts. A contract made by a trustee in excess of their powers or in breach of trust cannot be…
Choose your answer
What is the subject of section 11 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
Section 11 governs specific performance of contracts connected with trusts. A contract made by a trustee in excess of their powers or in breach of trust cannot be specifically enforced under subsection (2).
Part performance, contractual defences and the general rule for specific enforcement are dealt with in sections 12, 9 and 10 respectively.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 12 deals with specific performance of part of a contract.
Option B
Section 9 concerns defences respecting suits for relief based on contract.
Option C
Section 11 is the provision on contracts connected with trusts.
Option D
Section 10 contains the general rule on specific performance.
Practice for these exams
-
All India Bar Examination (AIBE)
Subject revision
See pack details on LawMint.net -
Odisha Judicial Services
-
Bihar Judicial Services
Subject revision
-
Uttarakhand Judicial Services
Subject revision