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What is the subject of section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882?

Section 53A protects qualifying possession in part performance of a contract to transfer immovable property. Fraudulent transfer is covered by section 53, and election is…

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What is the subject of section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882?

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Section 53A protects qualifying possession in part performance of a contract to transfer immovable property.

Fraudulent transfer is covered by section 53, and election is covered by section 35. Specific performance is a separate remedy.

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Option A

Fraudulent transfer is the subject of section 53.

Option B

Section 53A sets out protection based on part performance of a qualifying contract.

Option C

Specific performance is a separate remedy under the Specific Relief Act, 1963.

Option D

Section 35 deals with election.

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