Shanti Devi vs Rajesh Kumar Jain & Anr

The Supreme Court held that under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, the appellant-tenant raised a triable issue regarding the landlords' bonafide requirement for eviction. The Court set aside the High Court's order dismissing the tenant's application for leave to defend, allowing the tenant to file a reply statement and continue paying rent at Rs. 3,000 per month. The Court emphasized that the eviction petition should be disposed of within six months, ensuring due process is followed.