Supreme Court of India · 2022-07-11
ASHA RANI GUPTA vs VINEET KUMAR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/602
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ASHA RANI GUPTA
- Respondent
- VINEET KUMAR
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MAHESHWARI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIRUDDHA BOSE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MAHESHWARI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the eviction suit filed by Asha Rani Gupta against Vineet Kumar. The central issue was whether the High Court was justified in reversing the Trial Court's order that struck off the defendant's defense due to non-payment of rent under Order XV Rule 5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The Supreme Court ultimately reinstated the Trial Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of adherence to procedural requirements in eviction cases.