In Brief
A buyer (appellant) obtained a decree for specific performance against sellers who refused to execute a sale deed despite the agreement. The trial court imposed conditions including payment of stamp duty and penalty, but did not specify the exact amount. The high court dismissed the buyer's execution petition when he could not pay the unquantified amount. The Supreme Court set aside the high court's order and allowed the appeal, directing the buyer to pay stamp duty as calculated per law within one month, with any shortfall to be quantified later. The court imposed costs of Rs. 2 lakh on the buyer, exercising discretion to enable enforcement despite the ambiguity in the original decree conditions."
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