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Requirement for Ground Floor Accommodation Justified for Senior Citizens with Health Issues: Delhi HC Upholds Eviction of Tenants

07 May 2024 8:19 AM

By: Admin


The Delhi High Court, in a recent judgment, has upheld an eviction order against tenants under Section 14(1)€ of the Delhi Rent Control Act. The judgment, pronounced by Justice Girish Kathpalia, reiterates the significance of bona fide requirement of landlords for eviction, especially in cases involving senior citizens with health issues.

Legal Point of the Judgement: The court dealt with the challenge against an eviction order citing the grounds of bona fide requirement for residential and commercial purposes. The petitioners, tenants, contested the eviction, claiming there was no bona fide need and that alternate accommodation was available for the landlords.

Facts and Issues: The case (RC.REV. 570/2015) involved a dispute over a ground floor shop occupied by the tenants. The landlords, being senior citizens with medical conditions, required the premises for their residence and to restart their business after the demolition of their previous shop.

The Court found that the landlords’ requirement for the ground floor accommodation was genuine and justified, considering their age and health conditions.

While the tenants had the right to contest under Section 25B(8) of the Act, the Court observed that this right does not negate the validity of an eviction order unless supported by substantial evidence.

The tenants’ suggestion for the landlords to use the first-floor accommodation was deemed impractical due to the landlords’ medical conditions and lack of privacy, thus justifying the need for the ground floor.

The High Court’s jurisdiction under the proviso to Section 25B(8) was to ensure legal compliance by the Rent Controller and not to undertake a complete re-evaluation of facts. The Court found the Rent Controller’s decision in line with legal norms.

Decision: The Court upheld the eviction order, dismissing the petition filed by the tenants. The decision affirms the legitimacy of eviction based on bona fide requirement, particularly for elderly landlords with health complications.

Date of Decision: April 03, 2024

RAJ KUMAR VERMA & ORS vs LATE NANAK CHAND 

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