#rent fixation

Punjab & Haryana HC rules that mesne profits in tenancy disputes must be calculated based on current market rent, adjusted for inflation, rather than outdated receipts. The court upheld Rs. 10,500/month as fair compensation, emphasizing that non-payment automatically vacates eviction stays, reinforcing tenant accountability in pending appeals.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that government entities cannot override lease agreements by unilaterally reducing rent based on internal guidelines, as such actions violate Section 62 of the Contract Act and principles of natural justice. The judgment reinforces that contractual obligations remain binding unless mutually altered, protecting private parties from arbitrary state interference in tenancy matters.