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Under section 31 of Specific Relief Act, the essential conditions under which cancellation of an instrument may be ordered 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

(4) When a written instrument is void or voidable against any person and the plaintiff has reasonable apprehension that such instrument, if left outstanding, may cause him serious injury may sue to have it adjudged void or voidable. The court may, in its discretion, so adjudge it and order it to be delivered up and cancelled.

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