Harjit Singh Uppal vs Anup Bansal

The Supreme Court held that under Section 13(2)(i) of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949, if a tenant fails to appeal against the order fixing provisional rent within 15 days, that order becomes final and cannot be challenged later in eviction proceedings. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to statutory timelines for appeals, thereby reinforcing the principle of finality in rent control matters. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision regarding the provisional rent.