While a civil suit remains pending before the trial court, at what stage may that court grant a temporary injunction under section 37(1) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963?
Question and options
While a civil suit remains pending before the trial court, at what stage may that court grant a temporary injunction under section 37(1) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963?
Only immediately after the suit is filed.
At any stage of the suit.
Only when the final decree is passed.
At no stage of the suit.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - At any stage of the suit.
Section 37(1) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 permits a temporary injunction at any stage of a suit and subjects it to the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. A perpetual injunction is granted by a decree on the merits under section 37(2).
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