Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Waiver of Outstanding Rent of Tenants And Compensation For Landlords For Allowing Such Waiver [Read Order]

Delhi High Court has rejected a plea seeking waiver of the outstanding rent of tenants due to the economic hardship caused by the lockdown. While imposing costs of ₹10,000, the Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan noted that it cannot do charity at the cost of others. 'Charity beyond law is an injustice to others', the court said. The...