Balvinder Singh vs Smt. Rajni Bala on 27 October, 2025
Reliance in this regard is placed on
the decision of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in JK Laksmi Cement vs.
Master Avishkar Prakash 2024:DHC:9239. Therefore, even though the
plaintiff has not specifically claimed any interest on the occupation
charges/mesne profits, this court is empowered to award interest thereon as
the same is inherent in the very concept of mesne profits under Section 2(12)
of the Code of Civil Procedure. This court is of the considered view that grant
of simple interest @ 9% per annum on the amount of occupation
charges/mesne profits is reasonable, just and equitable in the facts and
circumstances of the present case. Accordingly, the defendant shall pay
UMANG Digitally signed by
UMANG JOSHI
JOSHI Date: 2025.10.27
17:18:02 +05'30'
Civil Suit no. 208/2020 Page no. 20 of 25
occupation charges/mesne profits @ Rs. 20,000/- per month from 21.12.2019
till the handing over of the vacant and possession of the suit property to the
plaintiff along with simple interest @ 9% per annum for the said period.