Supreme Court of India · 2001-08-10
RAJINDER PERSHAND (D) BY LRS. vs DARSHANA DEVI
- Citation / case number
- SC 2000/5094
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RAJINDER PERSHAND (D) BY LRS.
- Respondent
- DARSHANA DEVI
- Bench
- SYED SHAH MOHAMMED QUADRI & S.N. PHUKAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the eviction order against the tenant for non-payment of rent under the Delhi Rent Control Act, confirming that valid service of notice was established despite the tenant's claims. The Court emphasized that the tenant's refusal to accept the notice was supported by evidence, including testimony from the postman, which was not effectively challenged during cross-examination. The Court reiterated the importance of cross-examination rights under Section 138 and Section 146 of the Evidence Act, affirming the lower courts' findings and dismissing the tenant's appeal.