Madras HC: ₹2.79 Crore Suit Decreed in Land Fraud Case* *Judge*: Justice P. Dhanabal *Date*: 29 April 2026 *Plaintiff Counsels*: M. Ravi & Priya Ravi
[29/04, 17:01] sekarreporter1: *Madras HC: ₹2.79 Crore Suit Decreed in Land Fraud Case*
*Judge*: Justice P. Dhanabal
*Date*: 29 April 2026
*Plaintiff Counsels*: M. Ravi & Priya Ravi 
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### *1. Case Facts*
*Issue*: Defendant misused money sent by plaintiff for buying land.
*Fraud*: Since there was _no written agreement_, defendant:
1. Took ₹2.79 crore from plaintiff’s account
2. Bought lands in _his own name + his sister’s name_
3. Refused to repay the amount
*Suit Filed*: For recovery of money.
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### *2. Court Decision*
*Verdict*: _Suit allowed_ in favour of plaintiff
*Relief Granted*:
1. Decree for ₹2.79 crore
2. _With costs + interest_
*Reasoning*: After hearing M. Ravi & Priya Ravi for plaintiff and defendant’s counsels, Justice P. Dhanabal held defendant liable.
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*Bottom Line*: Even without a written agreement, court granted full recovery. Misappropriation of money entrusted for land purchase = breach of trust. Plaintiff gets ₹2.79cr + interest + legal costs.
This highlights why written agreements are crucial in property deals, but courts can still grant relief based on bank records + oral evidence.
Want me to explain what “decreed with costs & interest” means for execution?
[29/04, 20:40] sekarreporter1: “For Plaintiff(s): M/s.M. Ravi
For Defendant(s): M/s. M. Aravindan
JUDGMENT
This Suit has been filed by the Plaintiff for the recovery of money to the tune of Rs.2,79,00,000/- with interest at the rate of 24 percent per annum as against the defendant and for costs.
2. The gist of the Plaint averments are as follows:-”
[30/04, 08:17] sekarreporter1: http://youtube.com/post/UgkxIJDAVA64LfOCZcbTKVC3x5Ke2iiB9qj_?si=tHzjdpRyxdSltMkE
