As per case facts, the plaintiff filed a suit for specific performance of a sale agreement after paying a substantial advance. The defendants denied executing the agreement, which was later ... disproved by forensic evidence confirming their signatures and thumb impressions. The Trial Court denied specific performance, granting only refund of the advance, stating the plaintiff was not ready and willing to pay the balance. The plaintiff appealed this Judgment. The question arose whether the appellant was ready and willing to perform their part of the agreement despite not paying the balance amount within the stipulated time. Finally, the High Court held that the defendants' false denial of the agreement necessitated the plaintiff's caution in paying the balance. Given the defendants' denial, time was not the essence of the agreement, and the plaintiff was required to prove the agreement during the trial. Therefore, the High Court concluded the plaintiff was entitled to specific performance and directed the defendants to execute the sale deed, noting the balance consideration had been deposited.