In Brief
Bagalkot Udyog Limited sought to extend a lease for 30 years based on a decree for specific performance. When the Executing Court rejected the extension, the company challenged this through the High Court under Article 227. The High Court dismissed the petition, holding that its earlier order was final despite the execution petition's theoretical revival possibility. The Supreme Court upheld this decision, clarifying that such orders do end the proceedings and that the Executing Court must independently determine whether the original decree permitted extension, unfettered by observations from higher courts.
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