RAMESH KUMAR AGGARWAL vs RANI RAVINDRAN

The Supreme Court held that the Additional Rent Controller erred in rejecting the tenant's application for leave to defend in an eviction petition, as the tenant had raised several triable issues that warranted consideration. The Court found that the High Court was unjustified in upholding the eviction order. Consequently, the Supreme Court allowed the tenant's appeal, set aside the High Court's order, and directed the Rent Controller to grant leave to defend and resolve the case on its merits expeditiously within six months.