PRITHIPAL SINGH vs SATPAL SINGH(D) TH.LRS.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision affirming the Additional Rent Controller's order 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 retains the authority to set aside eviction orders once made. The appeal by the landlord was dismissed, confirming the tenant's right to contest the eviction proceedings.