MR. ARUN KUMAR OHRI, MUMBAI. Vs SMT. MEERA R. KHANNA, PUNE.
Here's the scoop: Mr. Arun Kumar Ohri from Mumbai has been told by the Bombay High Court to pay for staying too long in a rental property. This case has been ongoing since 2004, and the court finally made a decision in December 2025.
Who's Who?
Mr. Arun Kumar Ohri is the person who appealed, living in Mumbai. The other side is the family members of the late Smt. Meera R. Khanna from Pune.
The Court's Stand
The court, with Judges M.S. Sonak and Advait M. Sethna, decided on December 8, 2025, that Mr. Ohri has to pay. The original decision was made way back on December 27, 2004, by an official under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act.
The Original Order
The decision from 2004 said Mr. Ohri had to pay twice the rent because he didn’t leave the property on time.
Attempts to Settle
Mr. Ohri tried to settle the case by writing checks, but they bounced. His lawyer, Mr. Mehta, argued that the amount was small and that Mr. Ohri had already paid similar amounts in another case.
Jurisdiction Debate
Mr. Mehta argued that the official shouldn’t have the power to demand payment, claiming only a civil court could do that. But the court disagreed, saying the official could enforce its orders like a civil court.
Conflicting Claims
Mr. Mehta had conflicting views: he said the official could enforce orders but also claimed no system existed for such enforcement.
Ruling
The court dismissed Mr. Ohri's appeal, saying he delayed the process for over two decades. They ordered him to pay Rs. 50,000 in costs along with the original amount.
Instructions
Mr. Ohri must pay the dues within two months or face further legal action. The court emphasized that justice delayed is justice denied.
The court decided that Mr. Ohri must pay for staying too long in the rental property and ordered him to pay Rs. 50,000 in costs along with the original amount due. If he doesn't pay within two months, he could face more legal trouble.
