Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 31-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.25421/2026 filed by Ajay Pant (Petitioner) against Samrat Associates and Real Estate Limited (Respondent).
- The petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 19-06-2026 passed by the High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital in CLR No.65/2026.
- Petitioner contends that paragraph 5 of his written statement shows he was unaware of the transfer of the property by the previous landlord to the plaintiff and therefore has not renounced his tenancy.
- The Court noted that such averment does not amount to a denial of title, making the petitioner eligible for protection under sub‑section 4 of Section 20 of the Uttar Pradesh Act No.13 of 1972.
Final Outcome
- The Court ordered that a notice be issued, returnable within six weeks.
- A stay on the eviction of the petitioner was granted, conditional upon the petitioner depositing all arrears and the month‑to‑month rent before the Trial Court at the rate payable.
Topics: Eviction, Tenant Protection