Supreme Court of India · 2021-07-16
K.P. NATARANJAN vs MUTHALAMMAL
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/1845
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- K.P. NATARANJAN
- Respondent
- MUTHALAMMAL
- Author
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. RAMASUBRAMANIAN HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside an ex-parte decree for specific performance due to the decree being a nullity, as it was passed against a minor without proper representation. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to procedural safeguards under the Code of Civil Procedure, particularly in cases involving minors. The petitioners were required to pay a sum of Rs. 2,50,000 to the decree holders as a condition for setting aside the decree.