SHAKTI KUMAR PAWAR vs SMT SHASHI GOSAIN

IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI Date of Decision: 21th March, 2025 CM(M) 528/2025 & CM APPL. 16595-16596/2025 SHAKTI KUMAR PAWAR .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Rajeev Gupta, Advocate. versus SMT SHASHI GOSAIN .....Respondent Through: Mr. Pranshu Gosain, Advocate. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN J U D G M E N T (oral) 1. Mr. Gupta, learned counsel for the petitioner/tenant, does not dispute the fact that there is a relationship of landlord and tenant between the parties, and the rate of the rent as claimed by the landlord is also not disputed, though according to him, these are user charges. After hearing arguments for some time, he submits that the petitioner, who is defending suit for possession in question, may, at least, be permitted to take an objection with respect to valuation. He, thus, does not pray for any further relief. 2. Learned counsel for respondent/plaintiff, who appears on advance notice, submits that the intention of the defendant is to, somehow, delay the matter on one pretext or the other. He, however, submits that without prejudice to his rights and contentions, he would have no objection, if any such application is moved by defendant, limiting his