Repeated litigation may justify protective directions

The decree holder had endured multiple rounds of proceedings. Challenges were brought by the judgment debtor and persons claiming through him. The Court considered the risk of continued harassment. It sought to prevent further frivolous applications concerning the property. Finality of litigation is an important part of effective justice. Courts may issue directions necessary to ensure that finality. The judgment expressly barred further applications by the identified claimants. The direction aimed to protect the decree holder from further hardship. Alka Shrirang Chavan & Anr. v. Hemchandra Rajaram Bhonsale & Ors. | 2026 INSC 52