Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction

Order Date: 16 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Appellants – Divyesh Jaykant Sheth & Anr; Respondent – Veena Harkishin Bhatia (landlord).
  • Origin: Appeal against judgment and order dated 24 April 2026 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay in Civil Revision Application No. 523/2022 with Interim Application No. 19993 of 2022.
  • Counsel for appellants: Mr. Deepak Nargolkar (Sr. Adv.), Mr. Mehul Shah, Mr. Soumik Ghosal, AOR Mr. Gaurav Singh. Counsel for respondent: Mr. Vinay Navare (Sr. Adv.), Mr. Kunal Bhanage, Mr. Rupesh Karia, Mrs. Mansi Karia, Ms. Vidhi Pankaj Thaker, AOR.
  • Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh.
  • The appellants sought time to hand over vacant and peaceful possession of the demised premises on or before 15 July 2027.

Final Outcome

  • Leave granted; appeals disposed of per the signed order.
  • Appellants directed to vacate the premises on or before 15 July 2027.
  • Must file an undertaking to vacate within three weeks from the order date; failure to do so will trigger appropriate steps by the Registry.
  • Must clear any rent arrears within three weeks from the order date.
  • Until vacated, appellants must continue paying occupational charges at the agreed rent rate.
  • Breach of the undertaking may lead to contempt proceedings.
  • All pending applications, if any, are also disposed of.

Topics: Landlord‑Tenant Dispute, Court Order