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Specific performance of agreement to sell (Iqrar Nama)

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Posted by Legal Seeker 7/17/2026, 7:15:51 PM
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I paid a 30% advance for a house and signed an Iqrar Nama. The seller is now refusing to execute the registry because property prices went up. The agreement has a penalty clause. Can I force him to sell, or will the court only award the penalty amount?

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Admin 7/17/2026, 7:15:51 PM

Under Section 12 of the Specific Relief Act 1877, the court presumes that breach of contract to transfer immovable property cannot be adequately relieved by compensation. Therefore, you can file a Suit for Specific Performance to force the sale. The penalty clause does not bar specific performance unless the contract explicitly says the seller has the choice to pay the penalty instead of selling.