MAHARWAL KHEWAJI TRUST vs BALDEV DASS

The Supreme Court held that during the pendency of litigation, the status quo must be maintained unless irreparable damage is demonstrated, as per Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 CPC. The Court found that the lower appellate court and the High Court erred in allowing the respondent to change the nature of the property without establishing a prima facie case of irreparable loss. Consequently, the Court reinstated the trial court's order for temporary injunction, preventing the respondent from alienating or altering the property until the suit is resolved.