Section 9
Defences respecting suits for relief based on contract
Chapter II: Specific performance of contracts
Except as otherwise provided herein where any relief is claimed under this Chapter in respect of a contract, the person against whom the relief is claimed may plead by way of defence any ground which is available to him under any law relating to contracts.
The Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Act No. 47 of 1963). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.
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