Rajiya Begum vs Rekha & Anr.

ik-124171219 Delhi High Court 9 December 2024 • 13 min read

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Case Significance

Rajiya Begum vs Rekha & Anr. is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 9, 2024 (citation: ik-124171219). The tenant petitioner challenged an eviction order passed by the Rent Controller dismissing the leave to defend application and allowing the eviction petition filed by the landlord respondent on the ground of bona fide need. The petitioner claimed to have purchased the premises but the only document produced was a receipt for purchase of 'Malba' (debris) of a jhuggi, which did not constitute proof of ownership. The petition was dismissed as the revisional court found no merit and held that th The case was heard by Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju. Counsel appearing: Aditya Gaur (counsel for petitioner), Harbir Singh (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The tenant petitioner challenged an eviction order passed by the Rent Controller dismissing the leave to defend application and allowing the eviction petition filed by the landlord respondent on the ground of bona fide need. The petitioner claimed to have purchased the premises but the only document produced was a receipt for purchase of 'Malba' (debris) of a jhuggi, which did not constitute proof of ownership. The petition was dismissed as the revisional court found no merit and held that the trial court's findings were not wholly unreasonable.

What was the outcome of Rajiya Begum vs Rekha & Anr.?

The tenant petitioner challenged an eviction order passed by the Rent Controller dismissing the leave to defend application and allowing the eviction petition filed by the landlord respondent on the g...

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