Multiple choice

Under Section 31 of the Specific Relief Act, the essential condition(s) under which cancellation of an instrument may be ordered is/are that

  1. the written instrument is void or voidable against the plaintiff

  2. the plaintiff has reasonable apprehension of serious injury from the instrument is left outstanding

  3. in view of the circumstances, the court considers it as reasonable and necessary to cancel the document

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: It is one of the essential conditions. Option (2) is incorrect: It is one of the essential conditions. Option (3) is incorrect: It is one of the essential conditions. Option (4) is correct: All are the essential conditions under Section 31 of the Specific Relief Act.

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