33: Principles of rectification — Specific Relief Act, 1877

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In rectifying a written instrument, the Court may inquire what the instrument was intended to mean, and what were intended to be its legal consequences, and is not confined to the inquiry what the language of the instrument was intended to be.

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32: Presumption as to intent of parties 34: Specific enforcement of rectified contract 31: When instrument may be rectified 35: When rescission may be adjudged 30: Application of preceding sections to awards and testamentary directions to execute 36: Rescission for mistake

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