36: Rescission for mistake — Specific Relief Act, 1877

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Rescission of a contract in writing cannot be adjudged for mere mistake, unless the party against whom it is adjudged can be restored to substantially the same position as if the contract had not been made.

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35: When rescission may be adjudged 37: Alternative prayer for rescission in suit for specific performance 34: Specific enforcement of rectified contract 38: Court may require party rescinding to do equity 33: Principles of rectification 52: Preventive relief how granted

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