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The High Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain disputes arising from breach of lease agreements, as such jurisdiction is vested exclusively in the District Court by statute, irrespective of the value of the subject matter or damages claimed.
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The applicant conceded to breach of lease terms, thus has no legal or equitable right to protection by injunction. No serious triable issue exists regarding the lease termination. The applicant failed to substantiate claims of irreparable loss or demonstrate that losses could not be compensated by damages. The balance of convenience favors the respondents, as their tenants and community are affected by the applicant's conduct.
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The High Court upheld the tribunal’s reading of a lease and held that the 10 February 2022 agreement covered only the main house, not the business frames.
The court is satisfied that the Deed of Settlement lawfully settles the entire suit and, in accordance with Order XXIII Rule 3 of the Civil Procedure Code, records the settlement and orders a decree as per the terms agreed by the parties.
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The High Court held it had jurisdiction over the land dispute, but struck out the plaint because the plaintiffs’ advocates had a conflict of interest.
Plaintiffs were in arrears of rent at the time of eviction and, under the lease agreement, were not entitled to further notice before eviction. Their failure to pay rent timely constituted breach, justifying the defendant's actions. Plaintiffs cannot benefit from their own breach.
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