Santosh vs Jagat Ram & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the consent decree dated 26.3.1985, obtained under fraudulent circumstances, was invalid and not binding on the appellant, Smt. Santosh. The Court emphasized that the principles of natural justice were violated as the appellant was misled into signing documents without understanding their implications. The Court overturned the Appellate Court's decision, reinstating the Trial Court's finding of fraud and declaring the appellant as the rightful owner of the property in question.