GUPTA STEEL INDS. vs JOLLY STEEL INDS. P. LTD

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in modifying a consent decree without the parties' agreement, as per the principles governing consent decrees. The Court noted that the High Court had no jurisdiction to extend the compliance period after it had expired, but chose not to interfere with the order due to the passage of time. However, the Court directed the trial court to conduct an inquiry regarding the payment of compensation for use and occupation, leaving the determination of damages to the civil court.