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Supreme Court of India · 2024-07-08

R.Radhakrishna Prasad vs Swaminathan

Citation / case number
2024 INSC 463
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
R.Radhakrishna Prasad
Respondent
Swaminathan
Author
Prashant Kumar Mishra
Bench
Prashant Kumar Mishra, Vikram Nath

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court analyzed the appeal regarding a suit for specific performance under the Specific Relief Act, 1963, particularly focusing on the enforceability of agreements and the obligations of parties. The Court held that the plaintiff was entitled to recover Rs. 3,00,000/- with interest, as the High Court's modification of the Trial Court's decree was justified given the circumstances of the case. The ruling emphasized the necessity of proving readiness and willingness to perform the contract, as well as the implications of the defendant's denial of the agreement.

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