Authority: Supreme Court of India (Inherent Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 27 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Guru Pershad Sanghi
- Respondents: M/s Santosh Paper Mart
- Contempt petitions (Nos. 225‑226/2025) arise from Special Leave Petition (C) Nos. 13461‑13462/2024.
- Dispute concerns possession of suit premises and arrears of rent; respondent eventually handed over possession belatedly and deposited the admitted rent arrears.
Observations and Directions
- The Court noted that the rent fixed in the fair‑rent proceedings is unrelated to the SLP order.
- Liberty was granted to the petitioner to seek appropriate legal remedy for the enhanced rent before the competent forum.
- Interlocutory Application No. 213314 of 2026 was allowed, dispensing with the personal presence of the petitioner.
- The contempt proceedings are hereby closed.
- Any pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.
Final Outcome
- Contempt petitions (Nos. 225‑226/2025) are closed; no further contempt proceedings will continue.
- All pending applications are disposed of.
Topics: Contempt, Rent Dispute