Question

Which of the following laws places an embargo on the civil court granting injunction in respect of all disputes arising out of a contract relating to infrastructural projects ?

• A. Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018
• B. Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013
• C. Civil Procedure Code (Amendment) Act, 2015
• D. Injunctions Act, 2020

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The question asks which law prevents civil courts from granting injunctions on disputes arising from contracts related to infrastructure projects. The correct answer is the "Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018".

Let's break down why the Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018 is the correct choice:

1. The Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018 introduced several changes to the Specific Relief Act, 1963.
2. One of the significant modifications was aimed at facilitating timely enforcement of contracts and minimizing disruptions in infrastructure projects.
3. Section 20A was added, which explicitly restricts civil courts from granting injunctions that could delay or hinder the progress of infrastructure projects as part of the public interest.
4. This helps ensure that infrastructure development, considered a priority for economic growth, isn't stalled due to legal disputes.

Other options such as the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013; Civil Procedure Code (Amendment) Act, 2015; and Injunctions Act, 2020 do not focus on the specific restriction concerning injunctions in infrastructure projects.