Case Law Analysis
|Bombay High Court
CPC Order XX Rule 12 | Surrender of Possession Requires Formal Court Procedure to Terminate Mesne Profits Liability: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a tenant cannot escape liability for mesne profits by merely sending a letter of surrender; only a formal surrender process under CPC Order XX Rule 12, sanctioned by the court, can legally terminate ongoing liability. This binds landlords and tenants alike, making procedural compliance non-negotiable in eviction and rent recovery cases.