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    Question

    Which of the following contracts cannot be specifically

    enforced according to Section 14 of The Specific Relief Act, 1963?
    A A contract where the performance involves a continuous duty that the court can supervise Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A contract where a party has obtained substituted performance under Section 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A contract that involves personal qualifications and can be enforced by the court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A contract that is not dependent on personal qualifications and is enforceable by the court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E A contract that is not determinable in nature Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Specific Relief Act: Section 14 Contracts not specifically enforceable—The following contracts cannot be specifically enforced, namely:— (a) where a party to the contract has obtained substituted performance of contract in accordance with the provisions of section 20; (b) a contract, the performance of which involves the performance of a continuous duty which the court cannot supervise; (c) a contract which is so dependent on the personal qualifications of the parties that the court cannot enforce specific performance of its material terms; and (d) a contract which is in its nature determinable. 

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