Supreme Court of India

Gobind Ram v. Gian Chand

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Reported as [2000] SUPP. 3 S.C.R. 443
Bench V.N. Khare and S.N. Phukan JJ.
Decided 27 September 2000

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What the Court ordered

We hold that the respondent is entitled to get a decree as he has not taken any undue or unfair advantage over the appellant.

Judgment, page 4

From the headnote

Specific Relief Act, 1963: Section 20. Decree for specific performance-Grant of-Held, the grant of decree is not automatic but is one of discretion of the Court on fair, just and equitable consideration-Court should meticulously consider the facts and circumstances and motive behind the litigation. Decree for specific performance-Grant of-Agreement to sell-Non­ execution of sale deed due to escalation in prices of real estates-Suit for specific performance-Al/owed by the Trial Court and High Court-On appeal, held it would be inequitable and unjust to deny the decree which was allowed by the

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