2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 14508

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
Soumen Sen, CJ, Syam Kumar V.M., J
ARUN MOHAN – Appellant
Versus
R. VIJAYAKUMAR (DIED) – Respondent
RENT CONTROL REVISION NO. 319 OF 2025

Eviction of a tenant during the pendency of an appeal renders the case moot, leading to closure without further proceedings.

Headnote:The court analyzed the implications of tenant eviction during the pendency of a Rent Control Revision under relevant statutes. The facts indicate that the tenant vacated the premises, leading to the closure of the appeal. The court found no further basis for proceedings. The key issues revolved around the implications of the tenant's vacating the premises and the court's authority to close the case legally. The court reasoned that the basis for the appeal was rendered moot, and it accordingly dismissed the matter. The final order stated: 'the Rent Control Revision shall stand closed.'