The Specific Relief Act, 1877 MCQ Model Test English
The Specific Relief Act, 1877 MCQ Model Test English
The Specific Relief Act, 1877 (Act No. I of 1877) codified equitable remedies available in civil courts of Bangladesh where monetary damages are inadequate. Enacted on 7 February 1877 and enforced on 1 May 1877, it comprises 57 sections structured into three parts delivering specific possession, performance, rectification, rescission, cancellation, declaration, and preventive injunctions.
📚 Online Model Test Series (10 Tests)
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📖 Specific Relief Act Preparation Guide for Bangladesh Bar Council & Judiciary
The Specific Relief Act, 1877 (Act No. I of 1877) is a vital pillar for legal practice and judicial examination in Bangladesh, carrying 10 Marks in Bar Council Preliminary. Securing top marks requires a solid grasp of statutory principles, section numbers, essential orders, and recent Supreme Court interpretations.
📌 Recovery of Possession of Immovable Property (Sections 8 & 9)
Title-based eviction suit under Section 8 versus summary possessory remedy under Section 9 within 6 months of dispossession regardless of title.
📌 Specific Performance of Contracts (Sections 12, 21, 22)
Contracts specifically enforceable where no standard exists for ascertaining damages, alongside non-enforceable personal contracts.
📌 Declaratory Decrees & Consequential Relief (Section 42)
Discretion of the court to declare legal character or right to property, and statutory mandatory bar when consequential relief is omitted.
📌 Cancellation & Rectification of Instruments (Sections 31 & 39)
Remedies for mutual mistake or fraud, and cancellation of void or voidable instruments threatening serious injury.
📌 Preventive Injunctions (Sections 52-57)
Temporary injunctions governed by CPC, and perpetual and mandatory injunctions granted under Specific Relief Act principles.
💡 Proven Exam Preparation Strategy:
- Read Bare Act Text First: Read original bare act sections and orders systematically before attempting practice tests.
- Daily MCQ Drills: Complete at least 2 full model tests daily on Ain Prokash to build speed and accuracy under 30-minute pressure.
- Mind the Negative Marking: With a 0.25 mark penalty for wrong answers, eliminate wild guesses; mark only questions where you have identified the statutory rule.
- Review Explanations: Thoroughly read the statutory legal explanation provided for every correct and wrong question on your dashboard.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Specific Relief Act English
❓ How many marks come from the Specific Relief Act in Bar Council MCQ?
The Specific Relief Act carries 10 marks in the Bar Council Preliminary Examination.
❓ What is the limitation period for filing a suit under Section 9 of the Specific Relief Act?
A suit under Section 9 must be instituted within 6 months from the date of wrongful dispossession.
❓ Can a suit under Section 9 be filed against the Government?
No. Section 9 expressly bars any summary possessory suit against the Government.
❓ What is the consequence of failing to seek consequential relief under Section 42?
The court is statutorily prohibited from granting a bare declaration where the plaintiff being able to seek further relief omits to do so.
Advocate MD. Rashedujjaman Rashed
LL.B (Hons), LL.M (Daffodil International University). Advocate, Bangladesh Bar Council & Nilphamari District Bar Association. Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Ain Prokash. Dedicated to modernizing legal education and Bar Council exam preparation in Bangladesh.
