Jeevan Lal And ANR v. Raj Kumar And ANR

2024:PHHC:042514 CR-9155-2017 (O&M) 220-2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CR-9155-2017 (O&M) Reserved on : 15.03.2024 Date of decision : 01.04.2024 Jeevan Lal and Another ... Petitioner(s)

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Raj Kumar and Another ... Respondent(s) CORAM : HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ALKA SARIN Present :

Mr. Zorawar Singh Chauhan, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Sarju Puri, Advocate for the respondents. ALKA SARIN, J.

1.

The limited question arising in the present case is whether a British Passport holder would be covered under the definition of a NonResident Indian (NRI) under the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949.

2.

Learned counsel for the respondents, at the outset, states that the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Ram Krishan Grover & Ors. Vs. Union of India & Ors. [2019 (2) RCR (Rent) 703] has held that a person of Indian origin holding a foreign passport falls within the definition of an NRI.

Yogesh Sharma 2024.04.01 13:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.

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2024:PHHC:042514 CR-9155-2017 (O&M) 3.

Learned counsel for the petitioners has stated that this was the only question arising in the present revision petition. 4.

In view of the above and in view of the law laid down in the case of Ram Krishan Grover (supra), the present revision petition being devoid of any merits is accordingly dismissed. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed off.

01.04.2024 Yogesh Sharma ( ALKA SARIN ) JUDGE NOTE: Whether speaking/non-speaking: Speaking Whether reportable: YES/NO Yogesh Sharma 2024.04.01 13:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.

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