IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
SOUMEN SEN, CJ, SYAM KUMAR V.M., J
KUNIYIL SHIVAKUMAR – Appellant
Versus
KEEREERAKATH MOHAMED ASHRAF – Respondent
RCREV. NO. 16 OF 2026|RCRev..11/2026|RCA NO.56 OF 2025|RCA NO.55 OF 2025|RCP NO.231 OF 2023|RCP NO.229 OF 2023
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| 1. court hears arguments from both sides. (Para 1) |
| 2. non-payment of rent implications discussed. (Para 2) |
Heard Ms. Gayathri Krishnan, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. T. P. Sajid, learned counsel for the respondent.
2. Although sufficient opportunity was granted to the respondent to deposit the balance admitted arrears of rent, initially by order dated 20.01.2026 and subsequently by order dated 24.02.2026, no amount has been paid till date which substantially attracts the implication of Section 12 (3) of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965 , as noticed in the impugned judgment, relying upon the decision in Shaji M. v. SNDP Sakha Yogam No. 610, Alappuzha and Another 1
3. The petitions are accordingly dismissed.
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