Supreme Court of India · 2004-12-10
M/S. Atma Ram Properties (P) Ltd vs M/S. Federal Motors Pvt. Ltd
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2004 SC 597
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M/S. Atma Ram Properties (P) Ltd
- Respondent
- M/S. Federal Motors Pvt. Ltd
- Author
- R.C. Lahoti
- Bench
- R.C. Lahoti, G.P. Mathur
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, particularly Section 14(1)(b), concerning eviction due to illegal subletting. The Court held that the High Court's order, which set aside the condition for the tenant to deposit an additional amount during the appeal, was erroneous as it undermined the landlord's rights. The Court emphasized the need for a balance in landlord-tenant disputes, allowing the eviction order to stand and reinstating the requirement for the tenant to deposit the specified amount pending appeal.