Prakash H. Jain vs Ms. Marie Fernandes

The Supreme Court held that the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 does not empower the Competent Authority to condone delays in filing applications for leave to defend eviction proceedings. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to set aside the orders of the Competent Authority that had condoned the delay and granted leave to defend, emphasizing that such powers are not provided under the Act. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, upholding the High Court's directive for the Competent Authority to proceed with the eviction application as per the law.