it has at- tained finality. 26. In the above facts and circumstances, the impugned judg- ment and orders of the appellate courts dated 20.10.2011 and 14.07.2008 are set aside and that of the court of the first instance dated 04.07.2006 is restored. Consequently, the suit of the plaintiff-appellant stands decreed. 27. The appeal is allowed with no order as to cost. ……………………………………………….. J. (PANKAJ MITHAL) ……………………………………………….. J. (PRASANNA BHALACHANDRA VARALE) NEW DELHI; 01 MAY, 2024. 16