Does the 2018 amendment to the Specific Relief Act, 1963 granting Specific Performance as a statutory right (rather than discretion of court) apply to suits that were filed before October 01, 2018?

Does the 2018 amendment to the Specific Relief Act, 1963 granting Specific Performance as a statutory right (rather than discretion of court) apply to suits that were filed before October 01, 2018?

Statutory Provisions Specific Relief Act, 1963 (“The Act”) Specific Relief Amendment Act, 2018 (“Amendment Act”) The Act governs the grant of specific relief and conditions precedent and the Amendment Act