Supreme Court of India · 2018-02-16
Kalawati (D) Thr.Lrs. vs Rakesh Kumar .
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2018 SUPREME COURT 960
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Kalawati (D) Thr.Lrs.
- Respondent
- Rakesh Kumar .
- Author
- Madan B. Lokur
- Bench
- Deepak Gupta, Madan B. Lokur
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court emphasized the need for case management systems to enhance the efficiency of justice delivery, particularly in contract enforcement. The Court reviewed the long-standing dispute regarding an agreement to sell land dating back to 1986, where the plaintiff sought specific performance after the defendants failed to fulfill their obligations. The Court held that the delay in enforcement of contracts necessitates a re-evaluation of procedural norms, particularly in light of the defendants' failure to obtain necessary clearances and the subsequent transfer of the land during litigation.