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What does section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deal with?

Section 53A concerns part performance. It protects qualifying possession under a written, signed transfer contract against inconsistent enforcement by the transferor,…

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What does section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deal with?

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Section 53A concerns part performance. It protects qualifying possession under a written, signed transfer contract against inconsistent enforcement by the transferor, subject to statutory conditions; it does not itself convey title.

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Option A

Lis pendens is governed by section 52.

Option B

Section 53A governs protection based on part performance under its statutory conditions.

Option C

Heir-apparent expectancy is addressed in section 6(a).

Option D

Unborn-person benefit is addressed in section 13.

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