The Supreme Court has clarified that the Doctrine of Severability can be used in suits for specific performance, but only in rare situations. The court may remove invalid portions of a contract or provision without striking down the entire suit, provided the remaining part can stand independently.

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* SC: Severability allowed in specific performance suits only exceptionally

* Doctrine removes invalid/unconstitutional parts while keeping valid parts

* If invalid portion is independent → sever and enforce the remaining

* If valid + invalid parts inseparable → entire provision may fail

* Aim: preserve function of the law or claim without discarding whole

* Helps avoid collapse of entire suit due to minor illegal clause

* Landmark cases cited: A.K. Gopalan, Minerva Mills, Kihoto Hollohan

* Courts uphold valid sections if workable after removing invalid part

* Ensures justice without compromising constitutional principles

* Strengthens flexibility in contract and constitutional adjudication