Supreme Court of India
Mohan Laxman Hede v. Noormohamed Adam Shaikh
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What the Court ordered
We are of the view that the courts below were in error in taking the view that exact or mathematical punctuality was required in the deposit of rent by a C tenant to take advantage of the provisions of Section 12(3)(b) of the Bombay Rent Act.
Judgment, page 8
From the headnote
Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, t947-Seciion 12(3)(b)-'Regularity' in payment-Significance of Exact or mathematical punctuality not required. Appellant took the tenancy or the premises in question on an agreed monthly rent of Rs.22 + Rs.2.20 per month on account of Education Cess. Respondent purchased the house on December 3, 1976. Appellant was in arrears of rent from J.6. 1976 to 30.11. 76. In response to the notice issued by the Respondent, appellant sent a money order to Respondent treating him as the Muktyar or agent of the previous land lord. The respondent
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