Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 15-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: V Selvanayagam (tenant); Respondent: Ayanpuram Vyabarigal Nala Sangam (landlord).
- Originated from SLP(C) No. 10531/2026; an earlier order dated 19-03-2026 dismissed the special leave petition and allowed the tenant to vacate the premises by 30-09-2026, subject to payment of rent arrears.
- The landlord filed Miscellaneous Application IA No. 151406/2026 seeking clarification on the rate of rent and the exact arrears, and has also instituted a separate civil suit for recovery of arrears.
- After hearing counsel, the Court considered the pending issues concerning possession and rent payment.
Final Outcome
- The Court declined to issue any further clarification or direction on rent; the tenant must hand over vacant possession of the premises on or before 30-09-2026.
- The tenant is required to pay the arrears of rent within one month of this order and to continue paying regular rent on a month‑to‑month basis thereafter.
- Both parties are directed to cooperate for the early disposal of the pending civil suit; the Trial Court is instructed to decide the suit expeditiously, preferably within six months from the date of this order.
- The miscellaneous application IA No. 151406/2026 is disposed of along with the application seeking appropriate directions.
Topics: Landlord‑Tenant Dispute, Possession Order