#rent eviction

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a tenant who deposited rent far above the admitted monthly rate of Rs. 450 is entitled to a refund of the excess amount after lawful adjustment, even when eviction is upheld. This sets a clear precedent for landlords to account for overpayments under the U.P. Rent Act, protecting tenants from unjust enrichment and ensuring financial fairness in eviction proceedings.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a tenant cannot amend pleadings to dispute a landlord's title after trial commencement unless due diligence is proven. The court upheld the bar under Section 116 of the Indian Evidence Act, reinforcing that tenants are estopped from denying their landlord's title post-admission, impacting eviction disputes and amendment applications.

Gauhati High Court clarifies that documents supporting defence against rent eviction counter-claim must be produced under Order 8 Rule 1A CPC, not Order 7 Rule 14.