Case Summary
Plaintiffs, children of the deceased landlord, sought rent arrears from the defendant who failed to pay rent for shop rooms he possessed without conducting business. Defendant claimed non-occupation due to lack of consent letter.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Payment of arrears of rent with interest
Case Type
Civil Suit - Rent Arrears
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
The defendant failed to prove that there was a valid reason for non-payment of rent. Lack of possession and failure to provide a consent letter for conducting business were not acceptable reasons.
The defendant failed to prove that there was a valid reason for non-payment of rent. Lack of possession and failure to provide a consent letter for conducting business were not acceptable reasons.
Judgment Evidence:
The defendant is directed to pay the plaintiff an amount of Rs.8,25,930/- (Rupees eight lakh twenty five thousand nine hundred and thirty only) with 6% interest per annum from the date of suit till the date of realization.
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
Jamsheena (28 years)
Iringavoor amsom, Vaniyannur desom, Tirur Taluk.
Samreena (26 years)
Iringavoor amsom, Vaniyannur desom, Tirur Taluk.
Seenath (24 years)
Iringavoor amsom, Vaniyannur desom, Tirur Taluk.
Muhammed Shakkir (21 years)
Iringavoor amsom, Vaniyannur desom, Tirur Taluk.
Muhammed Shahid (19 years)
Iringavoor amsom, Vaniyannur desom, Tirur Taluk.
Fathima (57 years)
Iringavoor amsom, Vaniyannur desom, Tirur Taluk.
Defendants
K.M. Seethi (52 years)
Kunhoossan Marakkarakath House, Mangalam amsom, Punnamana desom, Tirur Taluk.
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Payment of arrears of rent with interest
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Court ordered defendant to pay arrears of rent along with interest from the date of the suit.
Evidence:
The defendant is directed to pay the plaintiff an amount of Rs.8,25,930/- (Rupees eight lakh twenty five thousand nine hundred and thirty only) with 6% interest per annum from the date of suit till the date of realization.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Certified copy of Order
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Evidence of judicial decision
Reference:
RC Rev 385/2013 of Honourable High court of Kerala
Document Type:
Certified copy of complaint
Submitted By:
Defendant
Relevance:
Pertinent complaint made by defendant
Reference:
B8