Supreme Court of India · 2010-09-08
Maya Devi (D) By Lrs vs Raj Kumari Batra (D) By Lrs. & Ors
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Maya Devi (D) By Lrs
- Respondent
- Raj Kumari Batra (D) By Lrs. & Ors
- Author
- T.S. Thakur
- Bench
- T.S. Thakur, Markandey Katju
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the execution of a decree under the Civil Procedure Code, specifically referencing Order XXI, Rules 72 and 84, affirming that the compromise between the parties was valid and not vitiated by fraud. The Court emphasized that the lengthy litigation process often complicates the enforcement of decrees, as evidenced by the 34-year delay in this case. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the legality of the sale of the property in favor of the decree holder.