Rajesh Kumar vs Anand Kumar

insc-2024-444 Supreme Court of India 17 May 2024 • CIVIL APPEAL NO. 7840 OF 2023 • 21 min read

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Case Significance

Rajesh Kumar vs Anand Kumar is a Supreme Court of India decision dated May 17, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-444). The appellant-plaintiff sought specific performance of an agreement to sell 145.60 acres of agricultural land in Jabalpur, where the vendor's power of attorney holder sold the land to third parties during the agreement period. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reversal of the trial court decree, finding that the plaintiff entered into an agreement with only one co-owner, filed suit after a long delay on the last date of limitation, and failed to demonstrate continuous readiness and wi The bench comprised Justices Pankaj Mithal and Prashant Kumar Mishra. The judgment was delivered by Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra.

Summary

The appellant-plaintiff sought specific performance of an agreement to sell 145.60 acres of agricultural land in Jabalpur, where the vendor's power of attorney holder sold the land to third parties during the agreement period. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reversal of the trial court decree, finding that the plaintiff entered into an agreement with only one co-owner, filed suit after a long delay on the last date of limitation, and failed to demonstrate continuous readiness and willingness. The appeal was dismissed.

What was the outcome of Rajesh Kumar vs Anand Kumar?

The appellant-plaintiff sought specific performance of an agreement to sell 145.60 acres of agricultural land in Jabalpur, where the vendor's power of attorney holder sold the land to third parties du...

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-444)