The dispute was about a specific performance of an agreement of sale for a property. The plaintiff sought to compel the defendant to execute a registered sale deed. The court below decreed the suit in favor of the plaintiff, which was confirmed by the first appellate court. The defendant appealed to the High Court, arguing that the agreement of sale was fabricated and that the plaintiff was not ready and willing to perform his part of the contract. The High Court admitted the second appeal and framed substantial questions of law.