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Definition :

Wilful default, implies intentional or conscious violation of obligation to pay the rent due; it may also be on account of supine indifference or callous or recalcitrant conduct, J. Jermons v. Aliammal, (1999) 7 SCC 382.

Means either a consciousness of negligence or breach of duty, or a recklessness in the performance of a duty, Dictionary of Law by L.B. Curzon, p. 361, Chordia Automobiles v. S. Moosa, (2000) 3 SCC 282.

Wilful default means an act consciously or deliberately done with open defiance and intent not to pay the rent, Chordia Automobiles v. S. Snoosa, AIR 2000 SC 1880 (1883): (2000) 3 SCC 282.

A consensus of the meaning of the words 'wilful default' appears to indicate that default in order to be wilful must be intentional, deliberate, calculated and conscious, with full knowledge of legal consequences following therefrom, S. Sundaram Pillai v. V.R. Pattabiraman, AIR 1985 SC 582 (589): (1985) 1 SCC 591.

Means a deliberate and intentional default knowing full well the legal consequences thereof, Chordia Automobiles v. S. Moosa, (2000) 3 SCC 282.