Case Summary
Krishna Kumar V, the plaintiff, was a tenant of Biju Mathew, the defendant. The case revolves around the demand for the return of a security deposit after the plaintiff vacated the rented premises.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Defendant shall pay Rs.1,90,000/- with interest and costs of the suit.
Case Type
Civil Suit
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
The plaintiff successfully demonstrated that the defendant owed a security deposit, which the defendant failed to return.
The plaintiff successfully demonstrated that the defendant owed a security deposit, which the defendant failed to return.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, the suit is decreed as follows: 1) Defendant shall pay Rs.1,90,000/- (Rupees One lakh ninety thousand only) with interest 12% per annum from the date of suit till the date of decree and 6% from the date of decree till payment or realization, as the case may be, to the plaintiff.
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
Krishna Kumar V (52 years)
Manasi, Haritha Nagar, House No.66, Calicut, Pin-670317
Defendants
Biju Mathew (50 years)
Mattamana House, Opp. Govt. High School, Kaloor, Cochin, Pin-682017
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Recovery
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Claim for recovery of Rs.1,90,000/- from the defendant.
Evidence:
On an overall appreciation of the facts and evidence of the case, this court is satisfied that plaintiff has succeeded in establishing the case and is entitled for a decree for realization of Rs.1,90,000/-.
Relief Type:
Other
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Claim for costs of the proceedings.
Evidence:
Considering the facts and circumstances of the case as plaintiff is entitled for a decree, he is also entitled for the costs of the proceedings from defendant.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Email
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Email sent to the defendant regarding tax payment receipt.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type:
Email
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Email sent to the defendant informing about the need to stop the showroom due to lack of business.
Reference:
Ext.A2
Document Type:
Email
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Email sent to the defendant informing about vacating the premises.
Reference:
Ext.A3
Document Type:
Certificate
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certificate under section 65B of the Evidence Act pertaining to the emails.
Reference:
Ext.A4
Document Type:
Lawyer Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Lawyer notice issued to the defendant demanding the return of security deposit.
Reference:
Ext.A5
Document Type:
Reply Notice
Submitted By:
Defendant
Relevance:
Reply to the lawyer notice from the defendant.
Reference:
Ext.A6
Document Type:
Receipt
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Receipt issued by the defendant for receiving Rs.35,000/-.
Reference:
Ext.A7
Document Type:
Receipt
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Receipt issued by the defendant for receiving Rs.35,000/-.
Reference:
Ext.A8
Document Type:
Receipt
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Receipt issued by the defendant for receiving Rs.33,500/-.
Reference:
Ext.A9
Document Type:
Receipt
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Receipt issued by the defendant for receiving Rs.35,000/-.
Reference:
Ext.A10