V.K. BALASUBRAMANIAN (DEAD) BY LRS. vs C. SUMATHI

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order condoning the delay in a suit for specific performance, while imposing an additional cost of Rs. 20,000 on the respondent, bringing the total to Rs. 40,000. The Court emphasized the need for timely compliance, stating that failure to pay the costs would result in the High Court's order being set aside. The Court also directed the III Additional Subordinate Judge, Coimbatore, to expedite the trial of O.S.No. 287 of 2000.