Remedies in Contract
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This document outlines different types of remedies under Indian contract law: 1) Damages can be nominal, general, special, or exemplary depending on the measure. Remote damages are not awarded. 2) Specific performance is a discretionary remedy that orders performance according to contract terms when damages are inadequate. 3) Injunctions are also discretionary remedies that can be temporary or permanent depending on balancing the merits and hardships of the case.
Remedies in Contract
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