JUDGMENT

V. Kameswar Rao, J. - This appeal arises out of the judgment dated December 11,2020 passed by the Ld. ADJ-07 (SouthEast), Saket Courts, New Delhi in the suit numbered CS No. 8259/2016 ('impugned judgment', for short). The appellants have made the following prayers:

"It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that in the interest of justice this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to:

(a) set aside the impugned judgment & decree dated 11.12.2020 passed by Ms. Vandana Jain, Ld. ADJ-07, (SouthEast), Saket Courts, New Delhi in CS No. 8259/2016 titled as "Rajesh Anand Vs. Rahul Wadhwani & Anr. "; and

(b) pass any other order(s) as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper under the facts and circumstances of the present case. "

2. The respondent/ plaintiff had filed a suit before the Ld. Trial Court seeking possession and recovery of a sum of Rs. 24,07,500/- towards arrears of rent, mesne profits and permanent injunction along with interest. Before going into the merits of the controversy, I deem it appropriate to briefly reproduce the factual background pertaining to the instant matter as under:

i) The respondent/plaintiff is the owner /landlord of Shop No. 6 (Private No. 6A),