Tenant Liable For Possession Through Family Members, Can't Evade Liability By Claiming Non-Residence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered a significant ruling in the case of Rajat Verma versus HP Suman, holding that a tenant cannot escape legal responsibility by claiming that he is not personally residing in the rented premises. The Court clarified the concept of juridical possession and liability of tenants under civil law. Facts of the Case The dispute arose when the landlord filed a suit seeking possession of the rented…