ANIL BAJAJ vs VINOD AHUJA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order granting the tenant leave to contest eviction proceedings under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958. The Court emphasized that the tenant need only establish a prima facie case to warrant leave to defend, rejecting the landlords' assertion that the tenant's claims were mere assertions without basis. The Court found that the relationship between the landlords and other properties owned by family members necessitated further examination, thus affirming the High Court's decision to allow the tenant to defend against eviction.