( 1 ) IN this appeal the appellant has assailed the judgment and decree dated 19th November, 1997 passed by the trial court. By the impugned judgment and decree, the learned Addl. District Judge Delhi decreed the suit for possession filed by the respondents against the appellant herein with respect to premises described as flat No. 611, 6th floor, Arunachal Building, 19, Barakhambha Road, New Delhi. The trial court further passed a decree for mesne profits in the sum of Rs. 2,38,686. 00 covering the period from 1st July, 1994 till 31st January, 1995 along with interest @ 18% per annum on the said amount from the date of filing of the suit till recovery. The decree further directs that the defendant (appellant herein) will pay mesne profits for use and occupation of the premises @ Rs. 100. 00 per sq. ft. per month with effect from the date of institution of the suit till handing over possession of the premises.

( 2 ) THE respondent had filed a caveat through Shri Vijay Kishan, Advocate. Therefore, counsel for both the parties appeared at the time of hearing of this appeal. The counsel for the parties also placed copies of the pleadings in the suit as well as copies of