ORDER

1. This appeal, by grant of special leave, is directed against the judgment and decree of the High Court of Delhi in RSA No. 89 of 1998 wherein and whereby the High Court has affirmed the judgment and decree passed by the first appellate court fixing the mesne profits at Rs 35,000 per month along with interest @ 18% per annum of the suit premises. Brief facts

2. The appellant tenant (hereinafter referred to as "the appellant") on 19-6-1984 took on lease an area comprising 640 sq ft in a flat in Ashoka Estate, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, for a period of three years for running its office. The rent was mutually agreed at Rs 11,520 per month @ Rs 18 per sq ft. The lease deed was duly registered (Exhibit PW 1/A). On expiration of the lease, another lease was executed on 8-7-1987 for a further term of three years on terms mutually agreed to. The rent was enhanced by 15% and was fixed at Rs 13,428 per month. The other terms and conditions remained the same. Upon expiration of the second lease, another lease was executed for a further term of three years on 14-11-1990 on terms mutually agreed to. The rent was enhanced by 15% and fixed at Rs 15,232 per month. The other terms and cond