1. Heading of the Judgment

Civil Procedure – Counterclaim Against Co-Defendant – Delay in Filing – Specific Performance – Limitation

Citation: Rajul Manoj Shah Alias Rajeshwari Rasiklal Sheth v. Kiranbhai Shakrabhai Patel & Anr., 2025 INSC 1109 (Supreme Court of India, decided on 12.09.2025)

2. Relevant Laws and Legal Provisions

• Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC):
  Order VIII Rule 6A: Counterclaim by defendant
  Order VI Rule 17: Amendment of pleadings
  Order XXII Rule 4A: Substitution of legal representatives

• Limitation Act, 1963: Article 54 (Specific Performance)

• Specific Relief Act, 1963: Section 16(c) (Readiness and willingness)

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