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IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH AT GWALIOR
G.S. AHLUWALIA
Paras Chand Jain – Appellant
Versus
Rashid (Since Dead) Through Lrs – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
G.S. Ahluwalia, J.
This appeal being arguable is admitted on the following substantial questions of law:
"(i) Whether the Courts below erred in law by holding that the appellants have failed to establish landlord–tenant relationship?
(ii) Whether the Courts below erred in law by holding that the original defendant Rashid was not in arrears of rent and the appellants have failed to prove their bona fide need for residential purposes?
(iii) Whether the appellants are entitled for decree under section 12(1)(c) of the M.P. Accommodation Control Act on the ground of denial of title ?
2. Since the parties are represented by their counsel, therefore, this appeal is heard finally.
3. This second appeal, under Section 100 of CPC, has been filed against the judgment and decree dated 23-04-2015 passed by First Additional District Judge, Sheopur in Regular Civil Appeal No. 30A/2015, as well as the judgment and decree dated 26-04-2013 passed by First Civil Judge Class-II, Sheopur in Regular Civil Suit No. 61A/2011.
4. The appellants are the plaintiffs who have lost their case from both the Courts below. The original defendant died during the pendency of this appeal and is being represented b
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