In Brief
The respondents sought specific performance of a contract to purchase agricultural land made in 1981. Although they were put in possession, the trial and appellate courts refused specific performance, finding no explicit mention of delivery of possession. The Supreme Court allowed the respondents' appeal, holding that possession had been established through an earlier independent suit and the respondents satisfied the requirements of Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act. The Court granted specific performance, directing the respondents to pay the current market value within six months, dismissing the subsequent purchaser's appeal.
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