partial payment in mortgage suits

The case arose from a suit for money recovery based on a mortgage through title deeds. The appellant, who had purchased the mortgaged property pending litigation, challenged subsequent enforcement actions against him. After prolonged litigation and partial payments, the Supreme Court settled the matter by modifying the High Court’s order, directing the appellant to pay Rs. 15 lakhs in full and final settlement. The ruling emphasized practical resolution in long-pending litigation without creating precedent.