NIDHAN SINGH (D) TH LRS. vs SANTA SINGH (D) TH LRS.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court affirming the decree for specific performance of an agreement dated 19.7.1977 under the Punjab Land Reforms Act, 1972. The Court rejected the appellant's argument that the agreement was invalid due to exceeding landholding limits, finding that the respondent had made a valid case for specific performance and was ready to fulfill his obligations. The Court directed the respondents to pay the remaining amount of Rs.57,500 with interest at 12% per annum.