MAHABIR PRASAD JALAN vs SATISH DEORA

The Supreme Court granted leave in two special leave petitions and upheld the trial court's rejection of the appellant's application for enhanced rent under Section 151 of the C.P.C. The Court directed the respondent to pay specified amounts as rent/compensation for the premises occupied during the pendency of the civil suit, commencing from April 5, 2009. The appeals were disposed of without delving into the substantive issues, acknowledging the amicable settlement facilitated by the counsel.