GIAN KAUR versus RAGHUBIR SINGH

GIAN KAUR versus RAGHUBIR SINGH

The finding of the High Court that the suit simpliciter for declaration is not maintainable under Section 34 is not sustainable as the plaint included consequential prayers. The suit is not hit by Section 34. The order of the High Court is set aside and that of the first appellate court is restored.

Parties
Appellant: Gian Kaur; Respondent: Raghubir Singh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
03 February 2011
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Specific Relief Act, Suit for Declaration, Permanent Injunction, Possession
Civil Law Specific Relief Act Suit for Declaration Permanent Injunction Possession

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Parties

Gian Kaur

Appellant

Raghubir Singh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a suit for declaration with consequential relief is maintainable under Section 34 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963
  2. 2 Whether the High Court correctly reversed concurrent findings on maintainability

Ratio Decidendi

The finding of the High Court that the suit simpliciter for declaration is not maintainable under Section 34 is not sustainable as the plaint included consequential prayers. The suit is not hit by Section 34. The order of the High Court is set aside and that of the first appellate court is restored.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Order of High Court set aside
  • Order of first appellate court restored