Urmila Devi & Anr. vs. The Deity, Mandir Shree Chamunda Devi & Ors. – (SC)

Specific Relief Act, 1963–Secs. 12 & 21–Agreement of sale was executed by defendants nos. 1 to 5 in favour of plaintiff and entire sale consideration of Rs. 90,000/- was received–Possession of land was also handed over–Plaintiff constructed three shops on the suit land–Thereafter defendant nos. 1 to 5 executed a gift deed in favour of defendant no. 6, which has been declared null and void–However, the land was acquired and compensation was received by defendant no. 6 as his name was recorded in revenue record–Defendant no. 6 was not entitled to receive the amount of compensation after declaration of gift deed void–Held, ends of justice would be served in awarding the compensation of Rs. 10 lakhs in favour of plaintiff-appellants–Rest of amount of compensation received by defendant no. 6 be returned to defendant nos. 1 to 5.