The Court clarified that there is no mandatory provision in the Specific Relief Act that requires the plaintiff to deposit the outstanding sale consideration in court unless specifically ordered by the court. 

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has provided detailed guidance on the issue of depositing the balance sale consideration in a suit for specific performance. The Court clarified that there is no mandatory provision in the Specific Relief Act that requires the plaintiff to deposit the outstanding sale consideration in court unless specifically ordered by the court. 

2024 SCMR 1496 – 2024 SCP 217