Declutter Technologies LLP v. Mr. Ranjit Jayaratnam
Case brief
What is this about?
Court fees refund allowed before issuance of summons; Sections 16 and 16A Court Fees Act 1870; High Court of Judicature at Madras vs. M.C. Subramaniam (2021) 3 SCC 560; disposal upon due performance of settlement terms; cancellation/revocation of agreement to sell dated 05.07.2022 by notice dated 19.02.2025; specific performance suit land Village Dera Mandi, Tehsil Mehrauli (33 Bighas 08 Biswas); registered GPA in lieu of unregistered ATS; Local Commissioner report taken on record; costs of Rs. 2 lakhs to Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee; Delhi High Court CS(OS) 199/2025, order dated 14.07.2025, Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora.
What did the court decide?
Suit disposed of in terms of the settlement performed: the executed (though unregistered) ATS stands with a duly executed and registered general power of attorney in the plaintiff's favour; the defendant handed over peaceful and vacant possession and acknowledged the plaintiff's entitlement to permanently retain possession, undertaking to remain bound by the documents executed between the parties. The Registry is directed to refund 100% of the court fees (approximately Rs. 48.82 lakhs) and issue a refund certificate within four weeks; the plaintiff is to deposit Rs. 2 lakhs as costs with the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee and file proof within two weeks. Parties left with no claims against each other.