SHANTI DEVI vs RAJESH KUMAR JAIN

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' bona fide requirement for eviction. The Court set aside the High Court's order and granted the appellant conditional leave to defend the eviction petition, requiring her to continue paying rent at Rs. 3,000 per month. The Court directed the Additional Rent Controller to afford both parties an opportunity to present their case and dispose of the matter within six months.