Delhi High Court Says Revisional Power Under Delhi Rent Act Is Supervisory, Not Appellate

The Delhi High Court dismissed a tenant’s revision petition challenging an eviction order passed under Section 25B of the Delhi Rent Control Act.

The Court held that its revisional jurisdiction under Section 25B(8) is supervisory in nature and does not allow reappreciation of evidence or interference with factual findings of the Rent Controller.

It observed that the tenant’s arguments on alternative accommodation and alleged motive to re-let the premises sought a factual re-evaluation, which is barred by law.

The Court reiterated that the landlord is the best judge of bona fide business requirements and allowed the eviction order to be enforced.

[Satish Kumar Gupta v. Sushil Kumar Loomba]