In Brief
A tenant of a shop in Saharanpur was sued for eviction for non-payment of rent. The landlord claimed enhanced rent of Rs. 300 per month based on an unproven oral agreement, though the admitted rent was Rs. 250. The tenant had deposited the admitted rent in court under Section 30 of the U.P. Urban Buildings Act after the landlord initially refused to accept it. After the landlord served a notice of demand, the tenant continued depositing in court. The Supreme Court upheld dismissal of the appeal, holding that once a landlord expresses willingness to receive rent by notice, the tenant must tender it directly to the landlord, not deposit it in court. The court deposit protection under Section 30 ceases upon the landlord's willingness to accept rent.
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