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Which event is a preventive court remedy instead of a way of discharging contractual obligations?

A temporary injunction is preventive relief under sections 36 and 37 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963. Performance, valid substitution and a promisee’s termination following…

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Which event is a preventive court remedy instead of a way of discharging contractual obligations?

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A temporary injunction is preventive relief under sections 36 and 37 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963. Performance, valid substitution and a promisee’s termination following repudiation can bring contractual obligations to an end.

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Option A

Performing the promises fulfills the duties under section 37 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

Option B

Section 62 allows the parties to substitute a new contract and dispense with performance of the original.

Option C

Section 39 permits termination after refusal or disabling of performance in its entirety, unless the promisee has acquiesced in continuance.

Option D

Sections 36 and 37 of the Specific Relief Act classify an injunction as preventive relief.

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