In Brief
A landlord sought to evict a tenant for non-payment of rent under the UP Tenancy Act, 2021. The Rent Authority, Appellate Authority, and High Court all ordered eviction. The tenant appealed to the Supreme Court, but the Special Leave Petition was dismissed, followed by dismissals of a review petition and miscellaneous applications. Despite this finality, the tenant filed a restoration application before the Rent Authority, which surprisingly allowed it. The High Court set aside the restoration order. The Supreme Court upheld this decision, holding that once the Supreme Court adjudicates a matter and it attains finality, subordinate authorities cannot reopen proceedings. The Court imposed costs of ₹5 lakhs and declared the restoration order void, emphasizing that judicial discipline and adherence to hierarchical court authority are fundamental to the rule of law.
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