KAUSHALYA DEVI & ORS. versus SHRI K. L. BANSAL

KAUSHALYA DEVI & ORS. versus SHRI K. L. BANSAL

A decree for eviction based solely on a compromise, without a finding that any statutory grounds under section 13 of the Delhi and Ajmer Rent Control Act, 1952 exist, is a nullity and cannot be enforced.

Parties
Appellant: Kaushalya Devi & Ors.; Respondent: Suri K. L. Bansal
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
03 November 1968
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal From High Court Revision
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Eviction, Compromise Decree, Nullity of Decree, Delhi and Ajmer Rent Control Act, 1952
Landlord Tenant Rent Control Eviction Compromise Decree Nullity of Decree Delhi and Ajmer Rent Control Act, 1952

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Parties

Kaushalya Devi & Ors.

Appellant

Suri K. L. Bansal

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal From High Court Revision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a compromise decree for eviction passed without reference to statutory grounds under section 13 of the Delhi and Ajmer Rent Control Act, 1952 is a nullity.

Ratio Decidendi

A decree for eviction based solely on a compromise, without a finding that any statutory grounds under section 13 of the Delhi and Ajmer Rent Control Act, 1952 exist, is a nullity and cannot be enforced.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed.
  • No order as to costs.