Question

What is the Period of Limitation for expeditious disposal of Suit under Specific Relief Act 1963:

• A. 6 month
• B. 10 month
• C. 12 month
• D. 18 month

Hint:

The 2018 amendment to the Specific Relief Act aimed to make contract enforcement faster. It introduced a specific timeline for disposal of suits under the Act: 12 months from the date of serving summons.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Section 20(4) of the Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018, which amended the 1963 Act, introduced a new provision for the speedy disposal of suits filed under the Act. Section 20B states: "Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, a suit filed under the provisions of this Act shall be disposed of by the court within a period of twelve months from the date of service of summons to the defendant." A proviso allows for an extension of a further six months for reasons to be recorded in writing. The primary mandated period is 12 months.