Specific Relief Act, 1963–Secs. 12 & 21–After the decree had been passed and appeal was pending, the land was subjected to acquisition –Plaintiffs sought the amendment in the plaint in terms of Sec. 21(5)–Appellate Court held that the plaintiffs shall be entitled to the award from compensation from the Collector but they shall pay the balance amount of consideration to the defendants–Thereafter, two of the plaintiffs entered into a compromise with the defendants–High Court upheld the order of first appellate court–Instant appeal–Held, a fair and equitable decree was granted in altered circumstances–Decree holder-plaintiff no. 1 is entitled to 1/3 of compensation sum with any interest accruing on it, however, he shall remit his 1/3 liability of consideration amount.


