Prudeta
Prudeta
2026 INSC 651
📌 Paras 1-8
The appellant, Mohammed Khaleel (since deceased, represented by his legal representatives), entered into an agreement to sell a vacant site with the respondent, Jayamma, on December 20, 1990, for Rs. 3,00,000, paying Rs. 25,000 as earnest money. The sale deed was to be registered within four months. The respondent handed over title documents and allegedly agreed to form an approach road, with the appellant claiming possession. Discrepancies arose regarding the approach road and the necessity of Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act (ULCRA) permission. Legal notices were exchanged, leading to the respondent rescinding the agreement and forfeiting the earnest money. The appellant filed a suit for specific performance or compensation.
The bench further analyzed the constitutional validity of the impugned provisions and discussed the interpretation of Articles 14 and 21 in light of recent precedents...
Citing the ratio in prior decisions, the court held that the legislative intent was to ensure...
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