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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
ANIL KSHETARPAL, AMIT MAHAJAN
Ritas Heritage – Appellant
Versus
Sangita Gupta – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of the case and context. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. details of the landlord-tenant dispute. (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 3. contentions of both parties on the judgment. (Para 10 , 11) |
| 4. scope of appellate interference. (Para 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 5. analysis of enhanced rent claim. (Para 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21) |
| 6. assessment of loss of user compensation. (Para 28 , 29 , 30 , 31) |
| 7. determination of electricity and water charges. (Para 33 , 34 , 35 , 36) |
| 8. claims for repairs and renovation expenses. (Para 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41) |
| 9. adjustment of the security deposit. (Para 42 , 43 , 44) |
| 10. final decision on the appeal. (Para 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50) |
JUDGMENT :
1. The present Appeal, preferred by the Appellants, assails the correctness of the judgment and decree dated 11.01.2023 [hereinafter referred to as ‘Impugned Judgment’] passed by learned Commercial Court whereby the Commercial Court partly decreed the suit for recovery filed by the Respondents [Plaintiffs before the Commercial Court] and awarded a sum of Rs.3,90,163/- along with interest @ 6% per annum from the date of filing of the suit till realization, with costs.
FACTUAL MATRIX:
4. The Appellants were the
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