- Case
- J. GANAPATHA v. M/S. N. SELVARAJALOU CHETTY TRUST . (Supreme Court of India, 25-03-2025)
- Law
- Constitution of India.
Constitution of India, 1949: The judgment discusses Article 136 of the Constitution of India, stating that the Court examines all aspects and decides whether the moulding of relief should be interfered with or not. The court ultimately found no error or infirmity warranting interference under Article 136.
General Principles of Law: The judgment extensively discusses the principle of "moulding of relief," which allows a court to modify or shape a relief sought by a party based on the circumstances and facts established after a full-fledged trial. The court emphasizes that this power should be exercised judiciously, considering the established conditions, shortening litigation, and rendering complete justice. The moulded relief should not surprise or prejudice the aggrieved party and should be an exception, not a matter of course. The judgment also touches upon the legal character of trust and the role of trustees and executors.
