K.N. RAGHAVAN vs HABEEB MUHAMMED . — C.A. No. 779 - 781/2001

Summary: C.A. No. 000779-000781/2001 (K.N. Raghavan v. Habeeb Muhammed) The Supreme Court dismissed the tenant-appellant's appeals against the High Court's eviction order on grounds of substantial rent arrears (Rs. 12,46,000). The Court rejected arguments that fair rent fixation provisions should apply, holding that provisions declared unconstitutional by the High Court cannot benefit the appellant who was not party to that declaration. The Court also rejected the appellant's claim for adjustment based on renovation expenses, as the related civil suit was dismissed for default. Costs imposed on parties; deposited security amount released to landlord. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.