Tenant has not paid rent for 3 years, Supreme Court gives big decision

Supreme Court Recently, in an important decision, the tenant was ordered to vacate the house and pay the outstanding rent. This decision has brought relief to landlords who face the problem of tenants not paying rent and refusing to vacate their houses.

Landlord got relief

In the case, the tenant had not paid rent for 3 years and was refusing to vacate the property.

• Supreme Court’s decision:
  • The court refused to give any relief to the tenant.
  • The tenant was ordered to pay the outstanding rent as soon as possible and vacate the house.
• Landlord’s rights:
  • The court ruled in favor of the landlord and rejected the tenant’s appeal.

Order to vacate property

A three-member bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice Rohington F. This case was heard under the chairmanship of Nariman.

• Order for payment of outstanding fare:
  • The tenant was directed to immediately deposit the outstanding rent and vacate the house.
• Refusal to give time:
  • The court rejected the tenant’s lawyer’s appeal seeking additional time.
  • The court said that no relief can be given to a tenant who harasses the landlord.

Tenant’s defeat at every level

This case reached from the lower court to the Supreme Court, but everywhere the tenant had to face defeat.

• Decision of the lower court:
  • Judgment in favor of the landlord.
  • Order to the tenant to vacate the property in 2 months and pay rent of ₹35,000 per month during the trial.
• Madhya Pradesh High Court’s decision:
  • The High Court also ruled in favor of the landlord.
  • The tenant was given 4 months time to deposit the dues of ₹9 lakh.
• Supreme Court’s decision:
  • Tenant’s appeal rejected.
  • Judgment upheld in favor of the landlord.

importance of decision

This decision is an important precedent to protect the rights of landlords.

1. Strictness on those who do not pay rent:
   • The court made it clear that tenants cannot be allowed to misuse the property.
2. Owners’ rights reserved:
   • Property owners have full rights under the law to resolve disputes related to their property.
3. Respect for judicial process:
   • Upholding the decisions of the lower court and the High Court, the Supreme Court rejected the tenant’s appeal.