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DELHI HIGH COURT
D.N.PATEL, PRATEEK JALAN
Gaurav Jain – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
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| 1. public interest litigation seeks rent considerations. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 2. court cannot grant general rent waivers. (Para 4) |
| 3. court defers creation of rent resolution commission. (Para 5) |
| 4. policy decisions must remain with the legislative/executive. (Para 6) |
| 5. separation of powers restricts judicial overreach. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 6. both tenants and landlords can face financial challenges. (Para 9 , 10) |
| 7. petition lacks merit and clarity. (Para 11) |
| 8. criteria for valid public interest litigations outlined. (Para 12) |
| 9. court admonishes frivolous pursuits in litigation. (Para 13) |
| 10. petition dismissed with costs. (Para 14 , 15) |
JUDGMENT
D.N. Patel, Chief Justice (Oral)--Proceedings of the matter have been conducted through video conferencing.
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"a) Issue a writ of Prohibition or any other writ or Order prohibiting the eviction of the tenants on the grounds of non-payment of rent till this crisis caused by the Pandemic lasts, or till a date this Court deems fit. In the alternative, Direct the respondents to issue appropriate orders prohibiting eviction of the tenants on the grounds of non-payment o
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