Multiple choice

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in CPC, any person suing for specific performance of a contract for the transfer of immovable property may, in an appropriate case, ask for

  1. possession or partition and separate possession, of the property in addition to such performance, or

  2. any other relief to which he may be entitled, including the refund of any earnest money or deposit paid or made by him, incase his claim for specific performance is refused

  3. Both (A) and (B)

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Section 21 allows plaintiffs seeking specific performance of immovable property transfers to also claim possession or partition (A), and alternative relief including refund of earnest money if specific performance is refused (B). This prevents multiplicity of proceedings.

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