This document contains the judgement from the Supreme Court of India in the case of Asha Rani Gupta versus Sir Vineet Kumar. It details a dispute arising from a suit for eviction and recovery of rent, where the core issue was the striking off of the defendant's defence. The judgement examines the application of Order XV Rule 5 of the Civil Procedure Code concerning the deposit of rent and the court's discretion in such matters. This judgement would be of interest to legal professionals, students, and anyone involved in property or tenancy disputes.