Court’s power to award compensation is provided in Specific Relief Act:

Option A: Under Section 20

Option B: Under Section 21

Option C: (a) and (b)

Option D: None of the above

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

Section 21 of Specific Relief Act, 1963 deals with Power to award compensation in certain cases. It states that-(1) In a suit for specific performance of a contract, the plaintiff may also claim compensation for its breach in addition to such performance.

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