Syad Basheer Ahmed vs. M/s. Tinni Laboratories (P) Ltd. & Anr. (SC)

Specific Relief Act, 1963–Sec. 12–Decree of specific performance–Reversed by the High Court with observation that there is a clear alteration insofar as the recitals with respect to item no. 2–Appreciation of–The agreement was found to be tainted and in those circumstances, the suit had no legs to stand–Defendant no. 2 entered the witness box and gave evidence–Hence it cannot be said that there was no plea regarding material alteration–Further, the plaintiff pressed only the first part of the agreement –Material alteration is clearly discernible on a mere perusal of the document–Interference declined.