Legal Updates 14 September 2026
Delhi High Court Rejects Landlord Claim Against SBI
The Delhi High Court upheld the Supreme Court’s precedent by dismissing a landlord’s petition against State Bank of India, ruling that post‑vacation interest cannot be awarded under Section 34 of the CPC. The court emphasized that merits beyond the scope of review under Order XLVII Rule 1 are not revisitable.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a landlord’s plea against SBI, citing the Supreme Court decision in *Lilly Thomas v. Union of India* that post‑vacation interest under Section 34 CPC is not payable.
- Review under Order XLVII Rule 1 cannot revisit merits already decided.
- The court stressed strict adherence to established precedent.
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