D.R. Rathna Murthy vs Ramappa

The Supreme Court held that the sale deed executed by the appellant in favor of the respondent was a conditional sale deed, granting the appellant the right to repurchase the property within ten years as per the terms of the deed. The Court emphasized that the High Court erred in reversing the First Appellate Court's findings, which had correctly identified the nature of the sale. The Supreme Court restored the First Appellate Court's judgment, allowing the appellant's claim for specific performance.