Case Law Analysis
|Madras High Court
Unregistered Sale Agreement Admissible Under Section 16(c) of Specific Relief Act | Plaintiff Must Prove Readiness and Willingness with Documentary Evidence: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court ruled that an unregistered sale agreement can be admitted in a specific performance suit under the Specific Relief Act, but the plaintiff must furnish clear documentary proof of readiness and willingness to pay the balance consideration. This judgment reinforces the evidentiary burden on plaintiffs seeking enforcement of unregistered agreements, impacting property dispute litigation across Tamil Nadu.