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