Supreme Court of India · 2012-08-08
Rattan Lal (D) Thr.Lrs vs S.N.Bhalla & Ors
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Rattan Lal (D) Thr.Lrs
- Respondent
- S.N.Bhalla & Ors
- Author
- Altamas Kabir
- Bench
- J. Chelameswar, Altamas Kabir
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the enforceability of a sale agreement under the specific terms outlined in the contract, particularly focusing on Clause 9 which allows the seller to determine the agreement if sale permission is not obtained within six months. The Court held that the Respondents' failure to apply for permission within the stipulated time granted the Appellant the right to terminate the agreement and seek a refund of the earnest money without damages. The judgment reinforces the principle that contractual obligations must be adhered to as per the agreed terms, emphasizing the importance of timely action in contractual agreements.