Case Summary
Zaheer Hussain filed a suit against C. Joseph for the recovery of a security deposit of 4,00,000/- that was not returned after the termination of a lease agreement. The plaintiff claims he vacated the property on 09.11.2020, while the defendant asserts he returned the amount on 23.10.2022.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
An amount of 4,00,000/- (Rupees four lakhs only) with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from 09.11.2020.
Case Type
Civil Suit
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
The plaintiff established his claim that the security amount was due upon vacating the premises.
The plaintiff established his claim that the security amount was due upon vacating the premises.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, the suit is partly decreed as follows: The defendant is directed to pay to the plaintiff, an amount of 4,00,000/- (Rupees four lakhs only), with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from 09.11.2020 till its realization from the defendant or from the assets of the defendant.
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
Zaheer Hussain (46 years years)
Cheeniparambil House, Manikkathu Cross Road, Ravipuram P.O, M.G Road S.O, Ernakulam, Pin – 682 016
Defendants
C. Joseph (66 years years)
Parayadithalakkal Puthenveettil House, Chithrapuzha, Thiruvankulam Village, Kanayannur Taluk, Irumbanam P.O, Ernakulam, Pin – 682 305
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Recovery
Outcome:
Partly Granted
Description:
Recovery of the security deposit amount plus interest
Evidence:
The defendant is directed to pay to the plaintiff, an amount of 4,00,000/- (Rupees four lakhs only), with interest at the rate of 6% per annum (simple interest), from 09.11.2020 till its realization from the defendant or from the assets of the defendant.
Relief Type:
Costs
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Entitlement to costs of the suit
Evidence:
the plaintiff is entitled to the costs of the suit from the defendant.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Lease Agreement
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
The lease agreement details the terms of the tenancy and the payment of the security deposit.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type:
Complaint
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
A copy of the complaint filed regarding the non-return of the security deposit.
Reference:
Ext.A2