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leasehold to freehold

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Section 16(c) Specific Relief Act | Continuous Readiness & Willingness Must Be Proven Until Decree Execution Despite Vendor's Default: Allahabad HC
|Allahabad High Court

Section 16(c) Specific Relief Act | Continuous Readiness & Willingness Must Be Proven Until Decree Execution Despite Vendor's Default: Allahabad HC

Allahabad HC reinforces that a plaintiff seeking specific performance must prove uninterrupted readiness and willingness to perform contractual obligations, even if the vendor fails to fulfill conditions like obtaining freehold status. The court held that heirs cannot benefit from their predecessor's default, ensuring equitable enforcement of property sale agreements.