Section 21 SRA permits the court to grant
AOnly criminal penalties
BDamages only after specific performance is refused on appeal
CDamages in all cases without an application
DDamages either in addition to, or in substitution for, a decree of specific performance
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Damages either in addition to, or in substitution for, a decree of specific performance
Section 21 enables the court to award damages as a supplementary or substitute remedy. The plaintiff must include a claim for damages in the plaint; the court may then award them flexibly to do complete justice.
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