Landlord’s Rights under Rent Control Act Cannot Be Waived through Contractual Agreement with Tenant: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that the statutory rights of a landlord under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 (DRC Act) cannot be waived through a private agreement with a tenant. The bench, led by Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, emphasized that any contract seeking to bar a legal remedy is void under Sections 28 and 23 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, irrespective of consideration. Facts of the Case…
