Prithipal Singh vs Satpal Singh(D) Th.Lrs

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision affirming the Additional Rent Controller's authority to set aside an ex-parte eviction order under Order 9 Rule 13 and Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The Court clarified that while the Additional Rent Controller lacks the power to condone delays in filing for leave to defend under the Delhi Rent Control Act, it can restore such applications post-eviction. The appeal by the landlord was dismissed, maintaining the tenant's right to contest the eviction proceedings.