The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Section 54“Sale” defined
Chapter III OF SALES OF IMMOVEABLE PROPERTY
s. 54
54. “Sale” defined “Sale” is a transfer of ownership in exchange for a price paid or promised or part-paid and part-promised. [Sale how made] Such transfer, in the case of tangible immoveable property [* * *] or in the case of a reversion or other intangible thing, can be made only by a registered instrument. [* * *]. Delivery of tangible immoveable property takes place when the seller places the buyer, or such person as he directs, in possession of the property. [Contract for sale] A contract for the sale of immoveable property is a contract that a sale of such property shall take place on terms settled between the parities. It does not, of itself, create any interest in or charge on such property.