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    Question

    Section 9 of the Specific Relief Act provides that in a

    suit for specific performance of a contract _____________________
    A Defendant can plead all the defences available to him in a suit for the breach of contract Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Defendant cannot plead all the defences available to him in a suit for the breach of contract Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Defendant can plead all the defences available to him in a suit for the breach of contract, only with the permission of the Court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Defendant can plead all the defences available to him in a suit for the breach of contract, only if the relief is claimed by the party Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 9 -Defences respecting suits for relief based on contract—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.

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