Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 31-08-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Ashok Kumar (petitioner) vs Hotel Zodiac Pvt. Ltd. (respondent). Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 30368/2026 arising from impugned final judgment dated 11-08-2026 of the High Court of Delhi (RCREV No. 101/2025). Applications IA No. 255911/2026 (exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment) and IA No. 255910/2026 (permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures) were also pending.
- The petitioner sought relief to vacate the premises; the respondent strongly objected.
- After hearing counsel, the Court found no reason to interfere with the High Court order.
Final Outcome
- The Special Leave Petition is dismissed.
- The petitioner is granted three months to vacate the premises, subject to submitting an undertaking within one week stating: (i) hand over vacant and peaceful possession to the respondent‑landlord on or before expiry of three months, (ii) pay any arrears of rent, and (iii) continue paying current rent until the property is vacated.
- Failure to vacate within the stipulated period will result in contempt of court proceedings.
- All pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Lease