P. R. YELUMALAI versus N.M. RAVI

P. R. YELUMALAI versus N.M. RAVI

Since decree-holder failed to deposit balance consideration within time and in the manner stipulated by the court, suit stood dismissed automatically; decree-holder cannot seek execution of a decree which does not exist in the eyes of law.

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Parties
Appellant: P. R. Yelumalai; Respondent: N.M. Ravi
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
27 March 2015
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Disposition on Appeal From High Court Order of Remand
Outcome
Appeal by plaintiff dismissed; appeal by defendant allowed
Legal Topics
Specific Performance, Execution of Decree, Extension of Time, Mode of Payment, Conditional Decree, Lis Pendens
Civil Law Property Law Specific Performance Execution of Decree Extension of Time Mode of Payment Conditional Decree Lis Pendens

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Parties

P. R. Yelumalai

Appellant

N.M. Ravi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Disposition on Appeal From High Court Order of Remand

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether delay of one day in depositing balance sale consideration beyond stipulated period can be condoned
  2. 2 Whether deposit by cash instead of demand draft defeats decree compliance
  3. 3 Whether acceptance of deposit by court is implied extension

Ratio Decidendi

Since decree-holder failed to deposit balance consideration within time and in the manner stipulated by the court, suit stood dismissed automatically; decree-holder cannot seek execution of a decree which does not exist in the eyes of law.

Court Disposition

Appeal by plaintiff dismissed; appeal by defendant allowed

Orders

  • Suit stood dismissed for non-compliance with conditional decree
  • Execution petition cannot be sustained as decree does not exist