Lexis Nexis’s The Specific Relief Act, 1963 by Pollock & Mulla – 17th Edition 2026.

Pollock & Mulla’s The Specific Relief Act, 1963 stands as a landmark work, celebrating over 120 years of enduring relevance. Recognized globally as the definitive text on the statute, its influence extends well beyond India, resonating across jurisdictions where the principles of Specific Relief share a common common-law foundation. This 17th Edition (2026) incorporates all recent legislative changes and thoughtfully integrates significant judicial pronouncements from the Supreme Court of India and High Courts, ensuring readers gain a complete understanding of evolving equitable remedies.

From Discretionary to Mandatory Relief

A central focus of this edition is the fundamental shift in Indian contract law. The text meticulously breaks down the legislative amendments that have transformed specific performance from a discretionary remedy granted by courts to a mandatory statutory right, fundamentally altering how corporate and commercial contracts are enforced.

• Lucid & Analytical Approach: Provides clear, systematic explanations of laws arranged section-wise, making complex legal concepts accessible to both students and seasoned litigators.

• Contemporary Case Law: Discusses highly relevant recent cases such as Sangita Sinha v Bhawana Bhardwaj and Annamalai v Vasanthi, grounding theoretical principles in active courtroom application.

• International Jurisprudence: Places Indian legal developments within a broader international context by incorporating decisions from the highest courts in the UK, Australia, and Canada over the past decade.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• Corporate Counsel & Commercial Litigators: Serves as the ultimate first point of reference for enforcing contracts, obtaining injunctions, and navigating complex commercial disputes.

• Judges & Arbitrators: The definitive gold standard for interpreting the statutory obligations of specific performance.

• Law Students & Academicians: An indispensable foundational text for LL.B. and LL.M. students mastering civil and commercial law frameworks.

About the Legendary Authors

Sir Frederick Pollock & Sir Dinshah Fardunji Mulla In the early 20th century, British legal scholar Sir Frederick Pollock (1845–1937) teamed up with prominent Indian jurist Sir Dinshah Fardunji Mulla (1868–1934) to create the most authoritative commentary series on commercial and civil law in India.

First published in 1905, their collaboration brilliantly bridged the gap between English common law principles and the codification of Indian civil statutes. Pollock, the Corpus Professor of Jurisprudence, provided profound expertise on the philosophical evolution of common law, while Mulla—who co-founded the elite law firm Mulla & Mulla and served on the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council—contributed an intricate, localized understanding of how these laws operated within the complex Indian judicial framework. Today, the “Pollock & Mulla” title remains the definitive gold standard across Indian courtrooms.

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