Multiple choice

Under the Specific Relief Act, a declaratory decree can

  1. be declined

  2. not be declined

  3. be commuted

  4. be withheld
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Explanation

Option (1) is correct: U/s 34 of the Act, the words are used “the court may in its discretion make therein a declaration”, so the court can decline a declaratory decree. Option (2) is incorrect: Court can decline a declaratory decree. Option (3) is incorrect: Court cannot commute a declaratory decree. Option (4) is incorrect: Declaratory decree cannot be withheld u/s 34.

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