Non-execution of sale deed is civil wrong hence criminal proceedings disallowed: Supreme Court

Radheyshyam & Ors. Vs State Of Rajasthan & Anr. (Supreme Court of India)

Supreme Court held that non-execution of sale deed is a civil wrong and a civil wrong cannot be given a criminal colour merely to coerce the appellants into registering the sale. Thus, criminal proceeding not allowed to be continued.

Facts- Respondent no.2 and the appellants entered into an Agreement to Sell dated 29.06.2020 with respect to sale of Swami Towers, Shitla Bazar, Rajgarh for a total sale consideration of Rs.5,11,00,000/- (Rupees five crore eleven lakhs only) and an

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