In determining the amount of any compensation awarded under Section 21 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, the court shall be guided by the principles specified in:

Section 70 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

Section 73 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

Section 72 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

Section 71 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

Under Section 73 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, special damages can be claimed by an aggrieved party:

Only when there are special loss circumstances

If the party breaking the contract was made known of the special circumstances at the time of making the contract

Under Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, where a contract names a sum to be paid in case of breach, the Court cannot award damages:

More than the amount stated in the contract

Less than the amount stated in the contract

Equal to the amount stated in the contract

X enters into a contract with Y to supply 50 tons of medium quality rice by 30th March 2021 at his godown. X communicates to Y that medium quality rice is not available with him, but he will supply superior quality rice at the pre-stipulated lower price. Can Y refuse to accept superior quality rice at the pre-stipulated lower price?

He cannot as he will receive superior quality rice at a lower price

He can as the rice to be supplied are not in accordance with description

He can repudiate only with the permission of a court

The primary object of the law of damages for breach of contract under Section 73 is:

To give some type of compensation

To punish the party who committed breach of contract

To place the party who sustained the loss in the same position as if the contract has been performed

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Chapter VI: Of the Consequences of Breach of Contract (Sections 73–75)

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Chapter VI: Of the Consequences of Breach of Contract (Sections 73–75) • 73 Questions

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