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Date of Agreement in Legal Documents: Key Insights
In legal disputes, the date of agreement often serves as a pivotal reference point. Whether it's for calculating interest, determining readiness and willingness in specific performance suits, assessing stamp duty, or establishing timelines in consumer complaints, pinpointing this date from documents can significantly impact outcomes. If you're asking, As per these documents, what is the date of agreement?, the answer isn't always singular—various cases reveal multiple dates tied to specific contexts. This post analyzes search results from Indian court judgments to explain how courts interpret and apply the date of agreement, drawing on real examples for clarity.
Disclaimer: This article provides general information based on publicly available case summaries. It is not legal advice. Legal situations vary, and you should consult a qualified attorney for personalized guidance.
Why the Date of Agreement Matters in Law
The date of agreement typically marks when parties commit to contract terms, triggering rights, obligations, and timelines. Courts scrutinize documents like sale agreements, hire purchase contracts, and flat buyer agreements to identify it. Generally, this date governs:
- Interest calculations: From the date of agreement till realization in compensation claims.
- Possession timelines: E.g., 42 months plus grace period from the agreement date.
- Stamp duty: Payable as per the agreement date, not registration.
- Specific performance: Plaintiffs must prove continuous readiness from this date.
In motor accident claims under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, compensation may include interest from related petition dates, but future prospects tie back to income at the time of death, not always directly to an agreement. However, structured formulas like the multiplier method emphasize consistency. Sarla Verma VS Delhi Transport Corporation - 2009 3 Supreme 487
Failure to accurately identify or adhere to this date can lead to dismissed claims or reduced awards. Let's examine examples from the documents.
Key Examples of Agreement Dates from Court Documents
Court records often explicitly state or imply the date of agreement. Here's a breakdown from the provided search results:
1. Sale Agreement Dated 29.08.1979
In a specific performance suit, the appellant sought enforcement of a sale agreement dated 29.08.1979 for Rs. 40,000. The court dismissed it due to lack of clarity in terms and no continuous readiness and willingness from the date of agreement till the date of hearing. This highlights Section 16 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963—plaintiffs must plead and prove ongoing preparedness. Marimuthu Ammal VS K. S. Arunachala Iyer - 2002 Supreme(Mad) 73
2. Agreement for Sale Deed Dated 12.06.2019
A plaintiff company paid Rs.72,81,867 as advance under an agreement for sale deed dated 12.06.2019. The court denied specific performance for lack of readiness but awarded recovery with 12% interest from the date of agreement of sale till the date of decree, plus a charge on the property. This shows alternative reliefs when primary claims fail. M/S R.MISRILAL JEWELLERS PVT.LTD., vs J.VIJAYAKUMAR - 2023 Supreme(Online)(MAD) 43282
3. Flat Buyer's Agreement (Allotment 17.09.2010)
The complainant booked a flat allotted on 17.09.2010 under a Flat Buyer’s Agreement specifying possession in 42 months with a 6-month grace period from the date of agreement. Despite overpaying Rs.75,48,954 (vs. Rs.62,80,150), possession was delayed without occupancy certificate. The court found deficiency in service, ordering possession or refund with 6-9% interest from the date of agreement. Nisha Rani VS Mapsko Builders Pvt. Ltd.
4. Agreement of Sale Dated 22-9-1988
In a dispute involving an agreement of sale dated 22-9-1988, courts referenced it for contextual liability, though primary focus was on corruption and FIR quashing. Such dates anchor timelines in civil-criminal overlaps. State Of Haryana VS Bhajan Lal - 1990 Supreme(SC) 740
5. Hire Purchase Agreement (Relevant to 15.8.88)
A Hire Purchase Agreement for a truck led to disputes where Rs.3,64,871 was due on 15.8.88 per the petitioner's case. The court referred it to arbitration under Section 20 of the Arbitration Act, 1940, affirming the agreement's enforceability. MOTOR AND GENERAL FINANCE LIMITED VS P. M. ABDUL REHIMAN - 1997 Supreme(Del) 975
6. Sale Agreement Dated 13.06.2013
Defendants denied an agreement to sell dated 13.06.2013, claiming blank documents were misused. Courts assessed recovery claims with interest @12% per annum. AVTAR SINGH DECEASED THROUGH LRS vs ARJAN SINGH
7. Vehicle Sale Agreement Dated 12.09.2017
A sale agreement of the vehicle dated 12.09.2017 featured in a complaint, tied to rental agreements and bail matters. SATHEESH P S vs STATE OF KERALA - 2024 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 81363
These instances show dates range from 1979 to 2019, context-specific (sales, hires, flats).
Legal Principles for Determining the Date of Agreement
In Specific Performance Cases
Courts demand absolute clarity in agreement terms. Per Specific Relief Act Sections 10, 16, 20:
- Plaintiff must show readiness from the date of agreement.
- Time may not be essence, but undue delay (e.g., 2 years post-earnest money) weighs against relief. Chinnakannu Naidu VS Chinnappan - 2006 Supreme(Mad) 290
Example: Inaction post-agreement led to decree set-aside, favoring refund with 8% interest from the date of agreement. SURESH KOTHARI Vs SMT. SUBHADRA BAI (Died and Deleted) - 2024 Supreme(Online)(CG) 5532
Stamp Duty and Policy Application
Date of agreement governs stamp duty, not registration. New policies (e.g., Khas Mahal Policy, 2011) can't apply retroactively if renewal requests predate them. Delays attributable to authorities don't justify higher duties. Vikas Kumar Kataruka, Son Of Kishore Kumar Kataruka VS State of Bihar through the Chief Secretary - 2017 Supreme(Pat) 107
Consumer Protection and Builder Agreements
In flat disputes, grace periods run from the date of agreement. Absent demand letters or occupancy proofs, courts award interest (6-9%) and deem delays deficient service. Nisha Rani VS Mapsko Builders Pvt. Ltd.
Capital Gains and Indexation
For LTCG, holding period starts from the date of agreement to sell or payment, not possession, per Income Tax Act Sections 48, 147. Braj Kishore Singh vs Assessing Officer - 2025 Supreme(Online)(ITAT) 3321
Challenges in Identifying the Date
- Discrepancies: Service records vs. certificates may conflict, but boards' records prevail in exceptional cases. YUGUL KISHORE PANDEY VS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESHAND OTHERS - 1998 Supreme(All) 1074
- Forged Documents: Courts reject if signatures mismatch or ownership unproven. SURESH KOTHARI Vs SMT. SUBHADRA BAI (Died and Deleted) - 2024 Supreme(Online)(CG) 5532
- Compounding/Quashing: Personal disputes settled via mediation reference back to agreement dates without altering non-compoundable offenses. Narinder Singh VS State of Punjab - 2014 2 Supreme 642 GIAN SINGH VS STATE OF PUNJAB - 2012 7 Supreme 1
Use original documents, affidavits, and expert evidence. Tribunals prefer Davies/multiplier methods for consistency. Sarla Verma VS Delhi Transport Corporation - 2009 3 Supreme 487
Key Takeaways
- Pinpoint Precisely: Scan agreements, petitions, and allotments for explicit dates like 29.08.1979 or 12.06.2019.
- Context Rules: Date triggers interest, possession, duties—courts enforce from therein.
- Prove Readiness: Essential for specific relief; delays hurt claims.
- Seek Alternatives: Refunds with interest common if primary relief fails.
- Documentation Critical: Produce occupancy certificates, demand letters, or risk adverse findings.
In most cases, the date of agreement is the contractual start, but judicial interpretation varies. For your documents, cross-reference with these principles. Always verify with originals and professional advice.
This analysis from diverse judgments underscores: accuracy in dating agreements prevents disputes. Stay informed, document diligently.
Search Results for "Date of Agreement in Legal Documents: Key Insights"
2009 3 Supreme 487 • India - Supreme Court
R.V.RAVEENDRAN, LOKESHWAR SINGH PANTA
It awarded the said amount with interest at the rate of 9% per annum from the date of petition till the date of realization. ... Thus the appeal was disposed of by increasing the compensation by Rs.1,25,624/- with interest at the rate of 6% P.A. from the date ... actual income of the deceased at the time of death. ... of 6% per annum from the date#HL_E....
2012 7 Supreme 1 • India - Supreme Court
R.M.LODHA, SUDHANSU JYOTI MUKHOPADHAYA, ANIL R.DAVE
320 and 482 - Quashing a proceeding becoming futile after compromise and compounding of ... ; Quashing a proceeding becoming futile after compromise and compounding of offence are two different things. ... after applying his mind to the chargesheet and the documents accompanying the same, if takes cognizance of the offences and summons ... We notice from a reading of the FIR and the other documents on record that the dispute was purely a personal one between two contesting ... The alle....
2014 2 Supreme 642 • India - Supreme Court
K.S.RADHAKRISHNAN, A.K.SIKRI
compounding requires permission of the court. ... (a) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – Section 320 – Compounding of offences – Section ... 320(1) is applicable to minor offences – Permission of the court is not required – Section 320(2) applies to serious offences and ... that four injuries were suffered by the complainant and as per the opinion of the Doctor, injury No.3 were serious in nature. ... The compromise records that they have no grudge against each other and the complainan....
1984 0 Supreme(SC) 181 • India - Supreme Court
A.V.VARADARAJAN, SABYASACHI MUKHARJEE, S.MURTAZA FAZAL ALI
evidence as also that of Chemical Examiner to show that it was a case of pure and simple homicide rather than that of suicide as ... Sometimes statements relevant to or furnishing an immediate motive may also be admissible as being a part of transaction of death ... of time is not spread over three or four months, statement would be admissible under Section 32 of Evidence Act - This is always ... Hence the explanation of the Doctor is not borne out f....
1990 0 Supreme(SC) 740 • India - Supreme Court
S.R.PANDIAN, K.JAYACHANDRA REDDY
anecdote is out of context and inappropriate. ... Against Conviction - First Information Report - Everyone whether individually or collectively is unquestionably under the supremacy of ... - heated and lengthy argument advanced in general by all the learned counsel on the magnitude and the multi-dimensional causes of ... or the documents accompanying the same per se. ... Ltd. had entered into an agreement of sale dated 22-9-1988 with Mrs. ... We are in agree....
2025 Supreme(Online)(ITAT) 3321 • India - Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (Mumbai Bench)
RAJ KUMAR CHAUHAN, J
the date of agreement. ... that the holding period for LTCG starts from the date of the agreement to sell, thereby allowing the appeal. ... that the holding period for capital gains should be calculated from the date of the agreement to sell or payment, not merely the ... D....
• India - Consumer
C.VISWANATH, RAM SURAT RAM MAURYA
was mentioned as 42 months with grace prd. of 6 months from the date of agreement - Complainant deposited Rs.7548954/- more than ... flat which was allotted on 17.09.2010 - Payment plan was “Construction Linked Payment Plan” - Flat Buyer’s Agreement: Date of possession ... , execute conveyance deed of the flat in favour of the complainant within 1 month from today. ... In clause-....
2002 0 Supreme(Mad) 73 • India - Madras
PRABHA SRIDEVAN
date of agreement till the date of hearing of the suit. ... and willingness of the plaintiff from the date of agreement till the date of hearing of the suit. ... there was no continuous readiness and willingness on the part of#H....
2017 0 Supreme(Pat) 107 • India - Patna
JYOTI SARAN
date of agreement governs the stamp duty, not the date of registration. ... the Case: The petitioners sought renewal of a lease for a plot, which was delayed by the Collector. ... The court held the realization of stamp duty under the new policy and amendments as illegal and arbitrary. ... Mere lapse of time....
2006 0 Supreme(Mad) 290 • India - Madras
K.MOHAN RAM
within the stipulated time and had committed a breach of the agreement. ... Specific Performance - Sale Agreement - - - The judgment and decree of specific performance in favor of the plaintiff was set ... Fact of the Case: The plaintiff entered into a sale agreement with the defendants for a property and sought specific ... All t....
• India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana
will not prove anything and on the other hand, it is the evidence that -2- evidence of the oral agreeement
2015 Supreme(Online)(KER) 36985 • India - High Court of Kerala
ANNEXURE G: COPY OF THE SALE DEED NO.1454/2006 DATED 3.10.2006 ANNEXURE H: COPY OF THE AGREEEMENT ... The appellant filed I.A.1705/2008 wherein documents Annexure A to Annexure The above documents are produced to show that documents before the court below, of which, the photostat documents and also perusing the impugned order, we feel p style="position:absolute
2025 Supreme(Online)(MP) 4759 • India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh
SUBODH ABHYANKAR, J
5] On due consideration of the submissions and on perusal of the documents filed on record, the prayer appears to be reasonable. ... has submitted that in para 6 of the aforesaid order this Court has observed that the Civil Suit No.44/2024 was not filed by the complainant as contended by the applicant but by one Mansaram with whom the main accused Signature Not Verified Signed by: REENA PARTHO persons had earlier entered into an agreeement
• India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana
In the alternative, recovery of Rs.53,03,200/- was sought with interest @ 12% per annum along with pendente lite and future interest till date of realization. ... In defence, the agreeement to sell dated 13.06.2013 has been denied. ... Consequently, the defendant signed some blank papers, stamp papers and other documents and also gave 5 blank cheques. These blank cheques were misused for withdrawing amounts from the account of the defendant. ... AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (Through video conferencing....
2024 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 81363 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
In view of the submission, this Bail Application is disposed of with liberty to the petitioners to move for regular bail before the jurisdictional court, if necessary, as per law. Sd/- A. ... STATION ANNEXURE 2: : TRUE COPY OF THE COMPLAINT NUMBERED AS CMP NO.167/2021 DATED 29.01.2021 ANNEXURE 3: : TRUE COPY OF THE SALE AGREEMENT OF THE VEHICLE DATED 12.09.2017 ANNEXURE 4: : TRUE COPY OF THE VEHICLE RENTAL AGREEEMENT
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