INDERJEET KAUR vs NIRPAL SINGH

The Supreme Court addressed the grant of leave to a tenant under Section 25B(5) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, in the context of an eviction petition filed by the landlord under Section 14(1)(e) for bona fide requirement. The Court held that the tenant's application for leave to contest the eviction was improperly rejected by the Addl. Rent Controller, as substantial grounds were raised indicating that the landlord's claim was not valid. Consequently, the Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the eviction order and granting the tenant leave to defend.