Hari Ram Sharma vs Naraini Devi Sharma

The Supreme Court held that the Additional Rent Controller erred in refusing to grant leave to the tenant to contest the eviction claim under the relevant rent control legislation. The Court set aside the orders of the Additional Rent Controller and the High Court, allowing the tenant to contest the eviction proceedings. The tenant was granted two months to file a show cause and the Rent Controller was directed to dispose of the case within six months after the written statement is filed, ensuring adherence to due process.