Transfer of Property Act, 1882
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
immovable property of the value of one hundred rupees and upwards, or in the
case of a reversion or other intangible thing, can be made only by a registered
instrument.
In the case of tangible immovable property of a value less than
one hundred rupees, such transfer may be made either by a registered instrument
or by delivery of the property.
Delivery of tangible immovable 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 immovable
property is a contract that a sale of such property shall take place on terms
settled between the parties.
It does not, of itself, create any interest in or charge on such
property.