In Brief
A pharmacy business claimed tenancy of a property under a disputed 2012 lease. The landlord alleged the lease was forged and lodged a police complaint. Under alleged police pressure, the tenants agreed to a compromise to vacate. When served notice, the tenants challenged the compromise decree 604 days late, alleging coercion. The Supreme Court held that under Rent Control Acts, eviction decrees—even by compromise—require the landlord to prove statutory grounds. As none were established and police coercion appeared prima facie valid, the Court condoned the delay, set aside the High Court's rejection, and remanded the matter for proper hearing on merits.
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