Abdul Majid Mir vs Kapil Dev Ghai & Ors

The Supreme Court held that a tenant cannot be compelled to pay rent twice for the same period, as the entire outstanding amount had already been settled. The Court set aside the impugned judgment, affirming that since possession had been delivered, no further directions were necessary. The Civil Appeal was allowed, with the parties bearing their own costs, establishing the principle that once payment is made, liability for further rent ceases.