In Brief
The appellants, Dina Nath and others, challenged the High Court's decision striking out their defence in an eviction petition filed by the landlord (Subhash Chand Saini). The Supreme Court held that the striking out of the appellants' defence violated procedural fairness and their right to contest the claim. The Court set aside the High Court judgment and remitted the matter to the Rent Controller for expeditious adjudication on merits within one year, emphasizing that all parties must be given the opportunity to present their case.
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