Manohar Lal @ Manohar Singh vs Maya

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to modify the decree for specific performance of an agreement to sell agricultural land, emphasizing the discretion under Section 20 of the Specific Relief Act. The Court found that the High Court's reasoning, which highlighted the lack of evidence regarding the plaintiff's claim and the minimal earnest money paid, justified the decision to order a refund instead of specific performance. The Court maintained the modified decree while allowing the plaintiff to recover costs incurred up to the High Court.