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Dr. B. M. Joshi v. Second Additional Distt. Judge, Allahabad And Others

Dr. B. M. Joshi v. Second Additional Distt. Judge, Allahabad And Others

(Supreme Court Of India)

Civil Appeal No. 844 of 1986 | 06-01-1987

1. It is conceded that during the pendency of the appeal possession of the disputed premises has passed on to the landlord and he is now in possession. In view of this situation the civil appeal has to be dismissed

2. It was submitted on the earlier occasion that while taking possession some force, not warranted in the facts of the case, had been used. On behalf of respondent 5, the decree-holder, regrets were expressed and that fact has been recorded in the proceedings of the court. Mr. Gopal Subramaniam, appearing for the respondents, states that respondent 5, Mr. Upadhyay has in the meantime, written to the appellant, Dr. Joshi, in that behalf

3. It appears that Dr. Joshi is a homeopath of repute and is now old. He has dedicated himself to the service of the community. Keeping this aspect in view, this Court has suggested that an alternate accommodation could be looked for him. Some premises have been identified but learned counsel for the appellant say that these are all in the first floor and the appellant on account of his present state of health would not find any of them convenient. We suggest that the Rent Control and Eviction Officer should find out a convenient accommodation for Dr. Joshi and once such accommodation is identified, the same should be allotted to him. This direction is given in consideration of the fact that Dr. Joshi who is said to be over 75 years of age is engaged in philanthropic service to the community. We command to the authorities that such allotment may be made at an early dated preferably within three months from now

4. The appeal is disposed of without any order for costs.

Advocate List
  • For
Bench
  • HON'BLE JUSTICE M. M. DUTT
  • HON'BLE JUSTICE RANGANATH MISRA
Eq Citations
  • (1987) 3 SCC 525
  • LQ/SC/1987/4
Head Note

Rent Control and Eviction — Allotment of alternate accommodation — Old homeopath of repute dedicated to community service — Rent Control and Eviction Officer directed to identify and allot convenient accommodation to appellant within three months