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Cancellation of Instruments (Section 31 Specific Relief Act)
Principles of Natural Justice & Equity
Definition
An equitable relief whereby a person against whom a written instrument is void or voidable, and who has reasonable apprehension that it may cause serious injury if left outstanding, may sue to have it adjudged void and delivered up and cancelled.
Example
A landowner discovers that an impersonator executed and registered a forged power of attorney transferring the landowner's farm; the owner files a suit under Section 31 of the Specific Relief Act for the cancellation of the instrument.