Rajiv Sahai Endlaw, J.

1. This appeal impugns the judgment and decree (dated 15th May, 2013 of the Court of Addl. District Judge-02 (South) in CS No.12/2010 (Unique Case ID No.02406C0365612010)) of ejectment of the appellant from property No.D-129, Saket, New Delhi and for recovery of mesne profits of Rs.3,96,000/-.

2. The appeal came up before this Court first on 26th August, 2013 when the counsel for the appellant being unable to answer the queries raised by this Court had sought adjournment. While so adjourning the appeal, the Trial Court record was also requisitioned and has been received.

3. The counsel for the appellant has been heard.

4. The respondent/plaintiff instituted the suit from which this appeal arises, pleading:

(i) that it was the then owner/landlord of property No.D-129, Saket, New Delhi, having acquired the same from Sh. A.K. Rangaswami vide Sale Deed dated 29.12.2009;

(ii) that the said Sh. A.K. Rangaswami had leased out the said property to the appellant/defendant at a rent of Rs.30,000/-per month vide lease deed dated 27.11.2007 for a period of eleven months commencing from 10.12.2007 and ending on 09.11.2008; on the request of the appellant/defendan