JANARDHAN NARASIMHA NAYAK vs BALWANT VENKATESH KULKARNI

The Supreme Court set aside the Karnataka High Court's judgment allowing a second appeal under Section 100 CPC for specific performance of a contract of sale dated 31.1.1972. The Court found that the High Court failed to provide adequate reasoning for overturning the First Appellate Court's decision, which had upheld the Trial Court's findings regarding the knowledge of the second defendant about the agreement. The matter was remitted to the High Court for fresh disposal on merits, emphasizing the need for a timely resolution.