MADAN MOHAN AGARWAL vs GIRISH KUMAR CHATURVEDI

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's direction to increase rent by thirty times was unauthorized and contrary to established legal procedures for rent fixation. The Court emphasized that any increase in rent must follow the specific statutory framework and cannot be arbitrary. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, setting aside the High Court's order and reinstating the original rent of Rs.250 per month, with provisions for refund or adjustment of any excess payments made.