In Brief
Tenants occupying a 33 sq. ft. bookshop premises in New Delhi appealed against a reversal of the Rent Controller's order. During appeal proceedings, the parties reached a settlement wherein the tenants would vacate the premises by 31 August 2018 without creating third-party rights, and the landlord would pay Rs. 20 Lakh upon possession. The Court disposed of the appeal by recording the settlement as binding, directing strict compliance and warning of contempt proceedings for any breach.
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