OLYMPIC INDUSTRIES vs MULLA HUSSAINY BHAI MULLA AKBERALLY&ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in rejecting the appellant's application to file an additional counter statement in a fair rent fixation case under the Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act. The Court emphasized that allowing the additional counter statement would not prejudice the respondents and that the appellant should be given an opportunity to present his defense. The concurrent findings of the Rent Controller and Appellate Authority were upheld, and the High Court's order was set aside.