Section 20C: Expeditious disposal of suits

Q: What does Section 20C of Specific Relief Act, 1963 (SRA) deal with?

Section 20C SRA pertains to "Expeditious disposal of suits". It is part of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 20C of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (SRA) governs expeditious disposal of suits.

Q: Is Section 20C SRA still in force?

Yes, Section 20C of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 20C SRA?

धारा 20C SRA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 20C of the Specific Relief Act, 1963. Section 20C of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (SRA) governs expeditious disposal of suits.

Q: What is Dhara 20C SRA?

Dhara 20C SRA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 20C of the Specific Relief Act, 1963. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 20C of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (SRA) governs expeditious disposal of suits.

Q: How to cite Section 20C of Specific Relief Act, 1963?

Cite as: "Section 20C, Specific Relief Act, 1963 (SRA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Specific Relief Act, 1963, 1963, § 20C (India).

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Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, every suit filed under this Act shall be disposed of by the court within twelve months from the date of service of summons to the defendant.

Provided that the said period may be extended for a further period not exceeding six months in aggregate, after recording reasons in writing for such extension by the court.