RAJA DHRUV DEV CHAND vs HARMOHINDER SINGH & ANR.

The Supreme Court held that under Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, the doctrine of frustration does not apply to leases of agricultural land where the property is not destroyed or rendered permanently unfit for use. The Court ruled that the inability of the lessee to cultivate the land due to communal riots does not entitle him to a refund of rent, as there was no covenant in the lease regarding such circumstances. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's reversal of the decree for refund.