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What was the primary issue in the case of Samat Kumar Mundhra v. Suman Kabra?

• Whether a contract existed between the parties

• Whether the plaintiff was entitled to specific performance

• Whether the property was legally transferable

• Whether the defendant was liable for fraud

Under Section 21 of the Specific Relief Act, when can compensation be awarded?

• Only when the contract is terminated

• Only in addition to specific performance

• When specific performance is refused, but breach is established

• Only if the defendant agrees to pay compensation

What must a plaintiff prove to succeed in a suit for specific performance?

• Readiness and willingness to perform their part of the contract

• That they have suffered significant emotional distress

• That the defendant has committed fraud

• That the property was undervalued in the contract

Which legal principle was reinforced in the case?

• Fraud invalidates a contract

• Compensation is a mandatory remedy for breach

• Specific performance is a discretionary remedy

• A contract cannot be enforced after the lapse of time

What is the main difference between compensation under Section 21 and damages under the Indian Contract Act?

• Compensation is discretionary, while damages are automatic

• Compensation is available in all contract breaches, while damages are not

• Compensation is awarded only when specific performance is sought

• Damages require no proof of loss

In which scenario would the court grant compensation instead of specific performance?

• When the contract is found to be illegal

• When the subject matter of the contract is destroyed

• When the defendant proves financial hardship

• When the plaintiff delays filing the suit

What was the court’s decision regarding specific performance in the case?

• The court refused to grant specific performance

• The court granted specific performance to the plaintiff

• The court dismissed the suit as time-barred

• The court ordered the defendant to pay punitive damages

Which factor influences the court’s discretion in granting specific performance?

• The plaintiff’s age

• The feasibility of enforcing the contract

• The defendant’s personal opinion on the contract

• The number of similar cases filed in the past

What happens if the plaintiff does not specifically claim compensation in a suit for specific performance?

• The court may still award it at its discretion

• The plaintiff loses the right to compensation

• The defendant automatically wins the case

• The case is transferred to another court

Which key aspect does the judgment in Samat Kumar Mundhra v. Suman Kabra emphasize?

• Importance of including compensation claims in suits for specific performance

• Courts must always grant specific performance in contract cases

• Contracts cannot be enforced if one party changes their mind

• Property disputes must always be settled through arbitration