RAM DOSS versus K. THANGAVELU

RAM DOSS versus K. THANGAVELU

High Court exceeded its revisional jurisdiction under Section 25 of the Act by reassessing evidence and acting as an appellate court; findings of fact on landlord-tenant relationship made by lower courts were supported by evidence, and High Court was not justified in interfering.

Parties
Appellant: Ram Doss; Respondent: K. Thangavelu
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
24 November 1999
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Decision on Appeal From High Court Revision Order
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Landlord Tenant Relationship, Revision Jurisdiction, Eviction for Default in Rent Payment, Reassessment of Evidence
Rent Control and Eviction Landlord Tenant Relationship Revision Jurisdiction Eviction for Default in Rent Payment Reassessment of Evidence

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Parties

Ram Doss

Appellant

K. Thangavelu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Decision on Appeal From High Court Revision Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there existed landlord-tenant relationship between appellant and respondent
  2. 2 Whether High Court could reassess evidence while exercising revisional jurisdiction under Section 25, Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960

Ratio Decidendi

High Court exceeded its revisional jurisdiction under Section 25 of the Act by reassessing evidence and acting as an appellate court; findings of fact on landlord-tenant relationship made by lower courts were supported by evidence, and High Court was not justified in interfering.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • The judgment and order of the High Court is set aside
  • Eviction order restored