Khan v. Jayman – sllr 1994 volume 2 page 233

In the case between Khan (plaintiff) and Jayman (defendant), the court addressed whether the defendant occupied the premises under a mere license or as a tenant protected by the Rent Act. The dispute involved the admissibility and evidentiary requirements for document production under the Civil Procedure Code and Evidence Ordinance, including the use of secondary evidence, as well as the allocation of the burden of proof regarding tenancy and license termination. The findings established that the defendant failed to meet evidentiary requirements, presented inconsistent and unreliable evidence, and could not establish tenancy. The plaintiff’s title and the termination of the license were properly established. Judgment was entered in favor of the plaintiff, entitling ejectment, damages, inte