Vinod Seth vs Devinder Bajaj & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a High Court direction aimed at discouraging frivolous litigation, specifically in the context of a suit for specific performance of an oral agreement under the Specific Relief Act, 1963. The Court emphasized that oral agreements can be enforceable if they meet the requirements of Section 10 of the Act, which mandates that contracts must be lawful and capable of being performed. The Court held that the appellant's claim for specific performance was maintainable, thereby allowing the appeal and setting aside the High Court's order.