Specific performance under the Specific Relief Act means
ADamages for breach of contract
BA decree compelling the party in breach to actually perform the contract as agreed, rather than substitute money damages
CA criminal punishment
DA declaration of fundamental rights
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A decree compelling the party in breach to actually perform the contract as agreed, rather than substitute money damages
Specific performance is equity's discretionary remedy for breach where damages are inadequate. Post the 2018 Amendment, specific performance has become the RULE rather than the exception in most cases.
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