Punjab & Haryana High Court Imposes ₹2 Lakh Costs on Tenant for Nearly Two-Year Delay in Vacating Premises After Undertaking

The article discusses a Punjab & Haryana High Court order imposing ₹2 lakh costs on a tenant who delayed nearly two years in vacating premises despite giving an undertaking. The Court criticised the tenant for willful non-compliance and emphasized that undertakings before court must be honoured promptly. The decision underscores the sanctity of judicial process and penalises dilatory tactics. It reinforces that courts have the power to deter misconduct and enforce compliance through cost-orders, preserving the authority and efficiency of civil adjudication.