Usha Devi vs Ram Kumar Singh
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Case Significance
Usha Devi vs Ram Kumar Singh is a Supreme Court of India decision dated August 5, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-599). The appellants challenged a High Court judgment confirming a decree of specific performance for the sale of a plot in Ranchi. The Supreme Court held the suit was barred by limitation as it was filed beyond three years from the agreed performance date, and set aside the specific performance decree. The appellants were directed to refund Rs. 80,000 advance with 12% simple interest. The bench comprised Justices Prasanna B. Varale and Vikram Nath. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vikram Nath.
Summary
The appellants challenged a High Court judgment confirming a decree of specific performance for the sale of a plot in Ranchi. The Supreme Court held the suit was barred by limitation as it was filed beyond three years from the agreed performance date, and set aside the specific performance decree. The appellants were directed to refund Rs. 80,000 advance with 12% simple interest.
What was the outcome of Usha Devi vs Ram Kumar Singh?
The appellants challenged a High Court judgment confirming a decree of specific performance for the sale of a plot in Ranchi. The Supreme Court held the suit was barred by limitation as it was filed b...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-599)