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.