PRATAP LAKSHMAN MUCHANDI . vs SHAMLAL UDDAVADAS WADHWA . — C.A. No. 666/2002

Summary: The Supreme Court upheld the agreement to sell a property for Rs. 1,20,000 executed in 1982 by the family head out of legal necessity, rejecting defendants' denials despite document erasure findings. However, recognizing 25 years of litigation and property value appreciation, the Court exercised equitable jurisdiction under the Specific Relief Act to increase the total consideration to Rs. 6,10,000 (Rs. 1,10,000 plus Rs. 5,00,000 adjustment), directing defendants to execute the sale deed and hand over possession upon payment. The Court also rejected the adverse possession claim of other defendants and confirmed their eviction. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.