Hans Raj vs Kishori Lal
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Case Significance
Hans Raj vs Kishori Lal is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 22, 2025 (citation: ik-191506705). The tenant challenged an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, arguing that the publication of summons was not accompanied by a complete copy of the paper book. The court held that the tenant failed to file a leave to defend application within the mandatory 15-day period under Section 25B of the DRC Act, and repeated procedural lapses showed the tenant was sleeping on his own rights. The petition was dismissed and the tenant directed to vacate after expiry of th The case was heard by Justice Saurabh Banerjee. Counsel appearing: Manish Phore (counsel for respondent), Vaibhav Dabas (counsel for petitioner).
Summary
The tenant challenged an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, arguing that the publication of summons was not accompanied by a complete copy of the paper book. The court held that the tenant failed to file a leave to defend application within the mandatory 15-day period under Section 25B of the DRC Act, and repeated procedural lapses showed the tenant was sleeping on his own rights. The petition was dismissed and the tenant directed to vacate after expiry of the mandatory six-month period.
What was the outcome of Hans Raj vs Kishori Lal?
The tenant challenged an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, arguing that the publication of summons was not accompanied by a complete copy of the paper book. The cour...
Judgment
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