Specific Relief Act — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Section 13 of the Specific Relief Act confers certain rights on:
Correct Answer: Option B — Purchaser of immovable property
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Purchaser of immovable property is the correct answer to “Section 13 of the Specific Relief Act confers certain rights on:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 2 of 40
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Under which section of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, power to award comensation in certain cases have been given?
Correct Answer: Option C — Section 21
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 21 is the correct answer to “Under which section of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, power to award comensation in certain cases have been given”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 3 of 40
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A perpetual injunction means:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “A perpetual injunction means:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 4 of 40
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An injunction can be granted:
Correct Answer: Option D — When necessary to prevent multiplicity of judicial proceedings
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When necessary to prevent multiplicity of judicial proceedings is the correct answer to “An injunction can be granted:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 5 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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Under Section 6 of Specific Relief Act a suit for recovery of possession of immovable property may be brought within . . . . . . . . from the date of dispossession
Correct Answer: Option A — 6 Months
Detailed Academic Explanation:
6 Months is the correct answer to “Under Section 6 of Specific Relief Act a suit for recovery of possession of immovable property may be brought within . . . . . . . . from the date of dispossession”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 6 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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When mandatory injunction cannot be issued-
Correct Answer: Option A — When the injury can be compensated by damages
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When the injury can be compensated by damages is the correct answer to “When mandatory injunction cannot be issued-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 7 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Under the Specific Relief Act, 1963, a suit for recovery of possession can be filed:
Correct Answer: Option C — In respect of both moveable and immovable properties
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In respect of both moveable and immovable properties is the correct answer to “Under the Specific Relief Act, 1963, a suit for recovery of possession can be filed:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 8 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Absence of Income-tax clearance under section 230 of Income Tax Act is . . . . . . . . . ground for refusing specific performance
Correct Answer: Option A — A valid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A valid is the correct answer to “Absence of Income-tax clearance under section 230 of Income Tax Act is . . . . . . . . . ground for refusing specific performance”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 9 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Section 12(2) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 applies where the part which remains unperformed of the contract is:
Correct Answer: Option A — Small proportion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Small proportion is the correct answer to “Section 12(2) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 applies where the part which remains unperformed of the contract is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 10 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Contract not specifically enforceable:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Contract not specifically enforceable:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 11 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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A mutual mistake of the parties in an instrument, which does not express their real intention, can be got rectified by either party to the instrument:
Correct Answer: Option C — By instituting a suit under Section 26 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963
Detailed Academic Explanation:
By instituting a suit under Section 26 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 is the correct answer to “A mutual mistake of the parties in an instrument, which does not express their real intention, can be got rectified by either party to the instrument:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 12 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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In cases of specific performance of a contract, the rights of the parties are governed by the principles of:
Correct Answer: Option C — Equity & Law
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Equity & Law is the correct answer to “In cases of specific performance of a contract, the rights of the parties are governed by the principles of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 13 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Which one of the following contracts is specifically enforceable?
Correct Answer: Option B — A' contracts to sell and 'B' contracts to buy a residential building
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A' contracts to sell and 'B' contracts to buy a residential building is the correct answer to “Which one of the following contracts is specifically enforceable”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 14 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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The limitation period for filing a suit by a person dispossessed of immovable property is
Correct Answer: Option A — Within six months from the date of dispossession
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Within six months from the date of dispossession is the correct answer to “The limitation period for filing a suit by a person dispossessed of immovable property is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 15 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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Under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, a person cannot sue for recovering the possession of immovable property;
Correct Answer: Option A — After six months from the date of dispossession
Detailed Academic Explanation:
After six months from the date of dispossession is the correct answer to “Under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, a person cannot sue for recovering the possession of immovable property;”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 16 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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Which of the following is not the essential condition for applicability of Section 8 of the Specific Relief Act 1963?
Correct Answer: Option C — The Defendant must be owner of the property
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Defendant must be owner of the property is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not the essential condition for applicability of Section 8 of the Specific Relief Act 1963”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 17 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Under which Section of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 the grant of a mandatory injunction is regulated -
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 39
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 39 is the correct answer to “Under which Section of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 the grant of a mandatory injunction is regulated -”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 18 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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When, due to fraud played by the parties, a contract in writing does not express its real intention, then appropriate remedy would be a suit for-
Correct Answer: Option C — Rectification of instrument
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rectification of instrument is the correct answer to “When, due to fraud played by the parties, a contract in writing does not express its real intention, then appropriate remedy would be a suit for-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 19 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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In which case the question of "jurisdiction of civil court is not excluded in respect of adoption. The question regarding adoption involves declaration as to status/character of person can be decided only by civil court" was held?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ramchandra Dagdu Sonavane v. Vithu, AIR 2010 SC 818
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ramchandra Dagdu Sonavane v. Vithu, AIR 2010 SC 818 is the correct answer to “In which case the question of "jurisdiction of civil court is not excluded in respect of adoption. The question regarding adoption involves declaration as to status/character of person can be decided only by civil court" was held”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 20 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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Under the Specific Relief Act, specific relief can be granted only for:
Correct Answer: Option C — Enforcing individual civil rights
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Enforcing individual civil rights is the correct answer to “Under the Specific Relief Act, specific relief can be granted only for:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 21 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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Specific performance of a contract can be granted in respect of
Correct Answer: Option D — Only (A) and not (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only (A) and not (B) is the correct answer to “Specific performance of a contract can be granted in respect of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 22 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Section 10 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, applies to
Correct Answer: Option B — Completed contracts which are valid in law and capable of enforcement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Completed contracts which are valid in law and capable of enforcement is the correct answer to “Section 10 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, applies to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 23 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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If a contract comprises an agreement to do an act and also not to do certain acts:
Correct Answer: Option C — Injunction can be granted to compel performance of both or any of them
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Injunction can be granted to compel performance of both or any of them is the correct answer to “If a contract comprises an agreement to do an act and also not to do certain acts:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 24 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Declaratory decree can be granted under . . . . . . . . . of Specific Relief Act, 1963.
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 34
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 34 is the correct answer to “Declaratory decree can be granted under . . . . . . . . . of Specific Relief Act, 1963.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 25 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Section 12(4) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, applies when -
Correct Answer: Option A — The part that can be specifically enforced is independent and separate from the other part
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The part that can be specifically enforced is independent and separate from the other part is the correct answer to “Section 12(4) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, applies when -”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 26 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Under Section 26 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 for rectification of instruments on the ground of fraud or mutual mistake, the time limit for discovery of fraud or mutual mistake is:
Correct Answer: Option D — No time limit is fixed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
No time limit is fixed is the correct answer to “Under Section 26 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 for rectification of instruments on the ground of fraud or mutual mistake, the time limit for discovery of fraud or mutual mistake is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 27 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Suit for dispossession of immovable property under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 should be brought:
Correct Answer: Option B — Within six months from dispossession
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Within six months from dispossession is the correct answer to “Suit for dispossession of immovable property under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 should be brought:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 28 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Under section 10 of the Specific Relief Act, 1930, the presumption is that
Correct Answer: Option A — Breach of a contract to transfer immovable property cannot be adequately compensated in money
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Breach of a contract to transfer immovable property cannot be adequately compensated in money is the correct answer to “Under section 10 of the Specific Relief Act, 1930, the presumption is that”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 29 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Question of title to an immovable property in a suit under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act is
Correct Answer: Option B — Irrelevant
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Irrelevant is the correct answer to “Question of title to an immovable property in a suit under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 30 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Under Section 10 of Specific Relief Act, 1963, the presumption is that breach of a contract to transfer -
Correct Answer: Option B — Immovable property cannot be adequately compensated in money
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Immovable property cannot be adequately compensated in money is the correct answer to “Under Section 10 of Specific Relief Act, 1963, the presumption is that breach of a contract to transfer -”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 31 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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The provision of Mandatory Injunction is regulated by Section . . . . . . . . of the Specific Relief Act:
Correct Answer: Option D — 39
Detailed Academic Explanation:
39 is the correct answer to “The provision of Mandatory Injunction is regulated by Section . . . . . . . . of the Specific Relief Act:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 32 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Which of the statement about the Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018 is correct?
Correct Answer: Option C — Will apply to the pending cases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Will apply to the pending cases is the correct answer to “Which of the statement about the Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018 is correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 33 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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Suit under Section 8 of the Specific Relief Act does not lie against a person who has the possession or control over the article
Correct Answer: Option C — False
Detailed Academic Explanation:
False is the correct answer to “Suit under Section 8 of the Specific Relief Act does not lie against a person who has the possession or control over the article”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 34 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Under section 10 the specific performance can be granted
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “Under section 10 the specific performance can be granted”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 35 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Whether specific performance of the contract can be sought when vendor is entitled to sell his specified and determined share in property
Correct Answer: Option B — Yes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yes is the correct answer to “Whether specific performance of the contract can be sought when vendor is entitled to sell his specified and determined share in property”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 36 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Temporary injunction -
Correct Answer: Option B — Continues until a certain specific time
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Continues until a certain specific time is the correct answer to “Temporary injunction -”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 37 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Under Section 15 of the Specific Relief Act, the specific performance of a contract may be obtained by:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Under Section 15 of the Specific Relief Act, the specific performance of a contract may be obtained by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 38 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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In which of the following cases, the specific performance of a contract will not be ordered:
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “In which of the following cases, the specific performance of a contract will not be ordered:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 39 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Which of the following is a leading case on rectification of instruments?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a leading case on rectification of instruments”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
Question 40 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Is it necessary for plaintiffs in suit for perpetual and mandatory injunction, their plea of ownership over land to be proved by production of oral and documentary evidence
Correct Answer: Option B — Yes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yes is the correct answer to “Is it necessary for plaintiffs in suit for perpetual and mandatory injunction, their plea of ownership over land to be proved by production of oral and documentary evidence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Specific Relief Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Specific Relief Act
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