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O.S No . 882/2022

Case between Vinu Gratious alias Stanly Vinu vs Our Lady of Ransom National Shrine Basilica et al regarding specific performance and permanent prohibitory injunction

Court
COURT OF THE PRINCIPAL MUNSIFF, ERNAKULAM
Judge
Sri. Rohit Nandakumar
Order Date
2025-06-09
Duration
approximately-3 years 4 months
Case Closed
Mon, 06/09/2025 - 12:00

Judgement document from eCourt website

Judgment Document
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Case Summary

The plaintiff, Vinu Gratious alias Stanly Vinu, is seeking specific performance and permanent injunction against the defendants, including the church and its officials, concerning land transactions. The plaintiff claims he was promised land access but disputes arose regarding property rights and agreements.

Judgment Outcome

Defendant Won
Interim Order
The court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for specific performance and permanent injunction, ruling that the plaintiff was not entitled to any relief due to lack of compliance with the terms of the agreement and the expiration of the limitation period.
Judgment Favored
Defendant
Relief Granted
Case Type
Civil Suit
Final Judgment
No
The court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for specific performance and permanent injunction, ruling that the plaintiff was not entitled to any relief due to lack of compliance with the terms of the agreement and the expiration of the limitation period.
Key Reasoning:
The plaintiff did not prove readiness and willingness to perform contractual obligations.
Why Defendant Won:
The plaintiff did not prove readiness and willingness to perform contractual obligations.
Supporting Evidence
The plaintiff has not made or proved any right over the plaint B schedule property, as claimed for in the plaint.

Judgment Evidence:

In the result, the suit is dismissed. The defendants are entitled to the costs of the suit from the plaintiff.

Parties Involved

Parties

Party Role
Plaintiff
Party Name
Vinu Gratious alias Stanly Vinu
Party Age
46
Relation
S/o
Party Role
Defendant
Party Name
Our Lady of Ransom National Shrine Basilica
Relation
Represented by
Party Role
Defendant
Party Name
Rev. Fr. Antony Valumkel
Party Age
62
Relation
S/o
Party Role
Defendant
Party Name
Cascious Rebello
Party Age
63
Relation
S/o
Party Role
Defendant
Party Name
Edwin K.G
Party Age
60
Relation
S/o
Party Role
Defendant
Party Name
Vibin K.X
Party Age
40
Relation
S/o
Plaintiffs Documents
Photocopy of Sale Deed No. 246/2018, Sale Agreement, Office copy of lawyer notice, Reply notice
Defendants Documents

Advocates

Party Role
Plaintiff
Advocate Name
Shaijan C. George
Appearance Type
Main Counsel
Party Role
Plaintiff
Advocate Name
Neeba A.B
Appearance Type
Assisting Counsel
Party Role
Plaintiff
Advocate Name
Vinai John
Appearance Type
Assisting Counsel
Party Role
Plaintiff
Advocate Name
C.L Ebenser
Appearance Type
Assisting Counsel
Party Role
Plaintiff
Advocate Name
Ajay Ramesh
Appearance Type
Assisting Counsel
Party Role
Plaintiff
Advocate Name
Denny Joseph
Appearance Type
Assisting Counsel
Party Role
Plaintiff
Advocate Name
Arliss Tency Antony
Appearance Type
Assisting Counsel
Party Role
Defendant
Advocate Name
K. L Joseph
Appearance Type
Main Counsel
Party Role
Defendant
Advocate Name
Sareena George P
Appearance Type
Assisting Counsel

Reliefs

Relief Type: Specific Performance
Outcome: Refused
Description:
Plaintiff requested a decree of specific performance of the agreement dated 29.01.2018.
Evidence:
Hence, the plaintiff is not entitled to a decree of specific performance of agreement dated 29.01.2018.
Relief Type: Permanent Injunction
Outcome: Refused
Description:
Plaintiff sought permanent prohibitory injunction restraining defendants regarding the plaint B schedule property.
Evidence:
Hence, plaintiff is not entitled to any permanent prohibitory injunction with respect to the plaint B schedule property as sought for.

Documents & Evidence

Document Type: Sale deed
Submitted By: Plaintiff
Relevance:
Photocopy of Sale Deed No. 246/2018 marked subject to proof.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type: Sale Agreement
Submitted By: Plaintiff
Relevance:
Sale Agreement dated 29.01.2018 marked subject to objection.
Reference:
Ext.A2
Document Type: Office copy of lawyer notice
Submitted By: Plaintiff
Relevance:
Office copy of notice sent by the plaintiff's lawyer.
Reference:
Ext.A3
Document Type: Reply Notice
Submitted By: Plaintiff
Relevance:
Reply notice received by the plaintiff.
Reference:
Ext.A4
Document Type: Commission Report
Submitted By: Court
Relevance:
Commission Report filed by Adv. Commissioner Animisha Sathyan.
Reference:
Ext.C1

Case Classification

Case Type
Civil Suit
Category
Property and Possession Disputes
District
Ernakulam
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court, Ernakulam
Common Reasons
Specific performance of contract
Case Code
Case between Vinu Gratious alias Stanly Vinu vs Our Lady of Ransom National Shrine Basilica et al regarding specific performance and permanent prohibitory injunction
Case Code Year
Case between Vinu Gratious alias Stanly Vinu vs Our Lady of Ransom National Shrine Basilica et al regarding specific performance and permanent prohibitory injunction

Quick Facts

Location
Ernakulam
District
Ernakulam
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court, Ernakulam
Case Filed
Thu, 02/03/2022 - 12:00
Case Closed
Mon, 06/09/2025 - 12:00
From
Sun, 06/01/2025 - 12:00
To
Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:00
Outcome Confidence
80%

Involved Entities

Catholic Church

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