RAMA KANT vs SONA DEVI

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of the first proviso to Section 13(2) of the Haryana Urban (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act, 1973, regarding the validity of rent payment made by a tenant's son on behalf of the tenant. The Court held that the acceptance of rent by the landlord, even if made without prejudice, constitutes a valid tender under the Act, thereby protecting the tenant from eviction. The appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's dismissal of the appellants' revision petition.