Delhi Rent Control Act

The Supreme Court on Thursday, set aside the order of the Delhi High Court which allowed a revision petition filed by the tenant, granting him leave to defend the eviction petition filed by the landlord.

The Supreme Court has recently upheld the order of the Delhi High Court which had dismissed a plea of Ahuja Trading Company/ Tenant by imposing a heavy cost of Rs 50,000 while observing that dishonest litigants cannot be allowed to abuse the process of law.

The Supreme Court has today dismissed an appeal filed by a tenant against the eviction order passed by the Kerala High Court which had granted him six months to vacate the premises.

A nationwide lockdown was imposed by the Central Government from March 25 to curb the spread of Covid-19 disease. It has significantly affected the relationship of the landlords and tenants. If the tenant has funds available with him then its obligation to pay rent is not impacted.