DEVASAHAYAM (D) BY LRS. vs P. SAVITHRAMMA .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, affirming the dismissal of the appellant's suit for specific performance of an oral agreement of sale under Section 10 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963. The Court ruled that the appellant's claim was barred by limitation as he failed to act within the prescribed period after learning of the approval for the deed of sale. The Court also addressed the counter-claim for possession and mesne profits, emphasizing the importance of timely legal action in property disputes.