SILLA CHANDRA SEKHARAM vs RAMCHANDRA SAHU

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 18(a) of the Specific Relief Act, 1877, clarifying that the phrase 'subsequently to the sale or lease' refers to the contract to sell rather than the actual sale. The Court held that the High Court erred in not applying this provision, thereby allowing the appellant to seek specific performance of the contract despite the respondent's mother's death. The judgment emphasized that the execution of the sale deed was necessary to perfect the title as per the agreement.