Satish Kumar Soni through His Lrs v. Dimpy Malhotra and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court dismissed revision petitions filed by two tenants against ejectment orders passed in their favor by the Rent Controller and affirmed by the Appellate Authority. The landlord sought eviction of adjoining shops on grounds of bona fide necessity to construct a departmental store, as the premises had become unsafe for human habitation. The Court held that bona fide necessity to expand business is a recurring cause of action regardless of prior dismissed petitions and that the landlord was not obligated to disclose unoccupied properties. Upholding the lower courts' findings, it ruled that the High Court cannot reappreciate evidence in revision unless findings are perverse or arbitrary.
What did the court decide?
Petitions dismissed. Tenants directed to vacate demised shops on or before 30.11.2024. Allowed 30 days to clear arrears at last agreed rate and payment of user charges up to 30.11.2024. Mesne profits of ₹1 lakh per month stipulated in default.