R Raghu vs G M Krishna 2025 INSC 1040 - Auction Sale

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Note: No legal aspects discussed in this judgment [Supreme Court upheld an auction sale of disputed land, requiring additional payment and a fresh survey][

Case Info

The case is Sri R Raghu v. Sri G M Krishna & Anr., decided on August 25, 2025, by the Supreme Court of India (2025 INSC 1040).


Case Name and Neutral Citation

  • Case Name: Sri R Raghu v. Sri G M Krishna & Anr.
  • Neutral Citation: 2025 INSC 1040

Coram (Judges)

  • Justice Vikram Nath
  • Justice Prasanna B. Varale

Judgment Date

  • August 25, 2025

Statutes/Laws Referred

  • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)
    • Order XXI Rule 54
    • Order XXI Rule 90
    • Section 47
  • State Financial Corporation Act, 1951
    • Section 32(8)
    • Section 31
  • Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961
    • Sections 79A, 79B, 79C (noted as repealed retrospectively from 01.03.1974)
  • Limitation Act, 1963
    • Section 5 (discussed regarding limitation period applicability)