Correct option is B
The correct section for the
Doctrine of part performance is
Section 53A, not Section 53B. The doctrine allows a transferee to defend possession of the property if certain conditions are met, even if the transfer has not been completed in the required legal form.
Information Booster
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Section 53A: Protects the possession of a transferee who has partially performed their part of a contract for the transfer of immovable property.
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Section 41: Deals with transfer by ostensible owner.
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Section 53: Deals with fraudulent transfer.
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Section 52: Covers the doctrine of lis pendens, which prevents the transfer of property under litigation.
Additional Knowledge
The doctrine of part performance is equitable and prevents a person from taking advantage of the formal deficiency in the transfer.