Saleem v. Balakumar – sllr 1981 volume 2 page 074

In the case between Saleem (plaintiff) and Balakumar (defendant), the court addressed the enforceability of an agreement for ejectment under section 29 of the Rent Act. The court held that the enforceability of the agreement, which allegedly lacked notarial attestation as required by the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance, presented a substantial question of law. It was established that this issue directly impacted the status of the defendant as a statutory tenant and the discretion afforded to the District Court in granting relief. The decision referenced the statutory obligations under the Rent Act and relevant procedural statutes, emphasizing the importance of compliance with statutory formalities for the validity of such agreements. Leave to appeal was granted, and execution of the writ of