RAMESH KUMAR & ORS. vs RAJIV SHARMA

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$~61 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of decision: November 14, 2025 + RC.REV. 357/2025 RAMESH KUMAR & ORS. ....Petitioners Through: Mr. Nikhilesh Krishnan and Mr. Jai Pratap, Advocates. versus RAJIV SHARMA .....Respondent Through: Mr. Sanjeev Soni, Advocate with respondent in person. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SAURABH BANERJEE J U D G M E N T (Oral) CM APPL. 71255/2025 (Exemption) 1. Exemption is allowed, subject to all just exceptions. 2. The application stands disposed of. CM. APPL. 71256/2025 (Condonation of delay in re-filing) 3. By virtue of the present application, the petitioners/ tenants seek condonation of delay of 35 days in re-filing of the present petition. 4. For the reasons stated in the application, the same is allowed, and the delay of 35days in re-filing of the present petition is condoned. 5. Accordingly, the application stands disposed of. RC.REV. 357/2025 & CM APPL. 71254/2025 (Stay) 6. By virtue of the present petition, the petitioners/ tenants seek setting aside of the order dated 19.05.2025 (impugned order) passed by the learned Additional Rent Controller, Central District, Tis Hazari Courts, Signature Not Verified RC.REV. 357/2025 Page 1 of 11 Digitally Signed By:BABLOO SHAH Signing Date:17.11.2025 15:29:01 Delhi (learned ARC) in RC/ARC No.77839/2016 entitled Sh. Rajiv Sharma Vs. Sh. Ramesh Kumar filed by the respondent/ landlord. 7. Learned counsel for the tenants submits that since the landlord- tenant relationship between the parties is admitted, there is no requirement of addressing any arguments qua the same. In any event, he submits that the entire case of the tenants is with respect to the alleged bona fide requirement of the landlord, as well as that he has numerous alternative accommodations available to suit his needs.