1923 Supreme(Mad) 357

IN THE HIGH COURT OF MARAS
Vedachari
Versus
Narasimha Mudali And Ors.
Decided On : 4 October, 1923

The main legal point established in the judgment is the application of the doctrine of lis pendens to suits for specific performance of agreements to sell immoveable properties.

Headnote:

doctrine of lis pendens - suits for specific performance of agreements to sell immoveable properties - The court held that the doctrine of lis pendens applies to suits for specific performance of agreements to sell immoveable properties, as well as to suits for possession of immoveable properties. The principle underlying the doctrine also applies to Court sales.

Fact of the Case:

The court referenced the rulings in Matilal Pal v. Preo Lall Mitra and Jahar Lal Bhutra v. Bhupendra Nath Basu to support the application of the doctrine of lis pendens to suits for specific performance of agreements to sell immoveable properties.

Finding of the Court:

The court found that the doctrine of lis pendens applies to suits for specific performance of agreements to sell immoveable properties, and that the decision of the lower appellate Court was right.

Issues: The issue was whether the doctrine of lis pendens applies to suits for specific performance of agreements to sell immoveable properties.

Ratio Decidendi: The court relied on the rulings in previous cases and the principle underlying the doctrine of lis pendens to support its decision.

Final Decision: The Civil Miscellaneous Second Appeal was dismissed with costs.