Once a decree for possession has been passed and the execution is delayed depriving the decree holder to reap the fruits, it is necessary for the Appellate Court to pass appropriate orders fixing reasonable mesne profits which may be equivalent to the market rent required to be paid by a person who is holding over the property.
Marshall Sons & Co. (I) Ltd. v. Sahi Oretrans (P) Ltd. and Another – (1999) 2 SCC 325,