Which one of the following is NOT CORRECT?

Specific Relief Act - 1863 is NOT CORRECT.Key Points

• The Specific Relief Act, 1963 is the current law in India that provides remedies for persons whose civil or contractual rights have been violated.
• The earlier Specific Relief Act was enacted in 1877.
• The main objective of the Specific Relief Act is to provide a speedy and effective remedy to the aggrieved party.
• The Act provides for a number of specific reliefs, such as:
  • ​Recovery of possession of property
  • Specific performance of contracts
  • Rectification of instruments
  • Rescission of contracts
  • Cancellation of instruments
  • Declaratory decrees
  • Injunction
• The court will grant specific relief only if it is just and equitable to do so.
• The court will also consider the following factors when deciding whether to grant specific relief:
  • ​The nature of the right that has been violated
  • The likelihood of the aggrieved party being able to obtain monetary compensation
  • The hardship that would be caused to the other party if specific relief is granted
• The Specific Relief Act is a complex piece of legislation.​

Additional Information

• Code of Civil Procedure - 1859:
  • ​The Code of Civil Procedure, 1859 was the first uniform civil procedure code in India.
  • It was enacted by the British colonial government and was applicable to the lower provinces of Bengal, the Presidencies of Madras and Bombay, and the North-Western Provinces.
• ​Negotiable Instruments Act - 1881:
  • ​The Negotiable Instruments Act, of 1881 is a law that regulates the issuance and transfer of negotiable instruments, such as cheques, promissory notes, and bills of exchange.
• ​Law of Contract - 1872:
  • ​The Indian Contract Act, of 1872 is a law that governs the formation, validity, and enforcement of contracts in India.
  • It is based on the principles of English common law.