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Supreme Court Steps In: Bombay HC Urged to Tackle Backlog in Landlord-Tenant Disputes.

In a move highlighting the growing concern over judicial delays in civil disputes, the Supreme Court of India has asked the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court to take proactive steps to address the massive pendency of landlord-tenant cases . This development comes as a relief to many landlords and tenants who have been caught in legal limbo for years, waiting for their matters to be resolved. By -Sangita patel.         The Issue at Hand: Years of Waiting Over the past several years, courts across the country have seen an increasing number of landlord-tenant disputes—ranging from issues of eviction, unpaid rent, to illegal possession of premises. However, what’s more troubling than the disputes themselves is the amount of time it takes to get a resolution . Many litigants, especially elderly landlords or families relying on rental income, are forced to wait for 5, 10, or even 15 years before they see justice. This delay not only undermines the...