Punjab National Bank vs Sahujain Charitable Society And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed a partition suit under the Partition Act, emphasizing the need for timely judicial action. The Court noted that the plaintiff, holding 66.94% shares, failed to enforce rights under Section 3 of the Partition Act, leading to a delay of over 12 years in implementing a prior order for sale of the property. The Court criticized the inaction and tardiness of the judicial process, highlighting the necessity for courts to ensure expeditious resolution of partition matters, ultimately directing the implementation of the sale order.