Padmakumari & Ors vs Dasayyan & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision affirming the trial court's dismissal of the plaintiff's suit for specific performance under the Specific Relief Act, 1963, particularly citing Section 16(c) which mandates readiness and willingness of the plaintiff to perform the contract. The Court found that the plaintiff failed to pay the remaining sale consideration within the stipulated time, constituting a breach of contract. Furthermore, the Court recognized the rights of defendant Nos. 12 to 15 as bona fide purchasers under Section 19(b) of the Specific Relief Act, thus affirming the trial court's ruling.