V.S. TALWAR vs PREM CHANDRA SHARMA

The Supreme Court held that the term 'personal office' in clause 12 of the lease deed dated 5th January 1968 indicates that the premises were let out for residential purposes and not for commercial use. The Court found that the High Court erred in interpreting 'office' to exclude residential use, emphasizing that the ordinary meaning of terms in a lease should be respected. Consequently, the eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 was reinstated, allowing the landlord's appeal.