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1. Tenant's appeal under Delhi Rent Control Act - eviction for landlord's bona fide need. 2. Disclosure of full facts by the landlord. 3. High Court's decision on the availability of alternate accommodation. 4. Interpretation of Section 14(1)(e) of the Act regarding landlord's bona fide requirement. Analysis: Issue 1: The tenant appealed against eviction under the Delhi Rent Control Act, claiming the landlord had alternate accommodation at Subzi Mandi and shifted to the disputed premises with a mala fide intention. The Rent Controller found the landlord's need for possession valid due to lack of adequate accommodation for his family members, excluding one individual. The High Court affirmed this finding on the landlord's bona fide requirement, despite the non-disclosure of the Subzi Mandi property initially. Issue 2: The Rent Controller and High Court scrutinized the landlord's non-disclosure of the availability of accommodation at 2772, Subzi Mandi. The High Court examined the landlord's history at Subzi Mandi, noting the possession handover in 1984 after a notice to vacate in 1981. Despite the non-disclosure, the High Court concluded the Subzi Mandi property was not reasonably suitable residential accommodation for the landlord due to impending eviction pressure. Issue 3: The tenant argued that the landlord's non-disclosure of the Subzi Mandi property was a significant finding, invoking Section 25B(8) proviso's limitation on High Court's revisionary powers. The tenant relied on precedents to support the contention that unless findings are manifestly unjust, the High Court should not interfere with factual conclusions. However, the High Court justified its intervention based on the overall circumstances and legal analysis of the case. Issue 4: Interpreting Section 14(1)(e) of the Act, the Court emphasized the landlord's obligation to establish a bona fide need for the premises and prove the absence of other suitable residential accommodation. The Court clarified that the landlord's requirement and the availability of alternate accommodation are intertwined, affecting the legitimacy of the eviction claim. The Court rejected a strict approach to analyzing pleadings, emphasizing the need for substantial compliance and mutual understanding between the parties. In conclusion, the Supreme Court dismissed the tenant's appeal, with each party bearing their costs. The Court granted the tenant time to vacate the premises, subject to providing an undertaking within a specified period. The judgment highlighted the nuanced interpretation of the Delhi Rent Control Act's provisions and the importance of full disclosure and legal analysis in eviction cases.
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