Smt. Swarnam Ramachandran & Another vs Aravacode Chakungal Jayapalan

The Supreme Court upheld the decree for specific performance of a contract under Section 10 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, emphasizing that time was not the essence of the contract despite the appellants' assertion. The Court found that the respondent had made substantial payments and was ready to perform his obligations, thus entitling him to specific performance. The appeal by the vendors was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision.