https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=278784 Specific performance based on an alleged oral sale agreement for immovable property requires strict proof of consensus ad idem on all essential terms. Although such a contract need not be in writing, the plaintiff must show that the vital terms were finally settled, including payment arrangements, execution and registration of the sale deed, possession, and any statutory clearances. On the facts, these elements were not proved and the later discussions did not establish a concluded bargain. Mere acceptance of price, without proof of agreement on the remaining essential terms, was insufficient. The claim for specific performance therefore failed. en-us Thu, 19 Jul 1990 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 17:03:44 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=278784 Specific performance based on an alleged oral sale agreement for immovable property requires strict proof of consensus ad idem on all essential terms. Although such a contract need not be in writing, the plaintiff must show that the vital terms were finally settled, including payment arrangements, execution and registration of the sale deed, possession, and any statutory clearances. On the facts, these elements were not proved and the later discussions did not establish a concluded bargain. Mere acceptance of price, without proof of agreement on the remaining essential terms, was insufficient. The claim for specific performance therefore failed. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 19 Jul 1990 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=278784