BISMILLAH BE (DEAD) BY LRS. versus MAJEED SHAH

BISMILLAH BE (DEAD) BY LRS. versus MAJEED SHAH

Appellant proved title to the suit house and landlord-tenant relationship; respondent admitted original tenancy; by operation of law on proof of title, the relationship devolved on the appellant, so the denial by respondent was not supported. Matter to be remanded for trial on eviction grounds.

Parties
Appellant/plaintiff/landlord: Bismillah Be (Dead) by LRs.; Respondent/defendant/tenant: Majeed Shah
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
29 November 2016
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Final Appellate Decision, Remand to Trial Court
Outcome
Appeals allowed, case remanded to trial court for decision on eviction grounds.
Legal Topics
Derivative Title Challenge, Relationship of Landlord and Tenant, Eviction Grounds, Rent Control
Landlord Tenant Property Law Derivative Title Challenge Relationship of Landlord and Tenant Eviction Grounds Rent Control

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Parties

Bismillah Be (Dead) by LRs.

Appellant/plaintiff/landlord

Majeed Shah

Respondent/defendant/tenant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Final Appellate Decision, Remand to Trial Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant proved derivative title and the landlord-tenant relationship with respect to suit house
  2. 2 Whether the appellant is entitled to relief under sections 12(1)(a), 12(1)(c), 12(1)(e), and 12(1)(m) of the Madhya Pradesh Accommodation Control Act, 1961
  3. 3 Whether substantial questions of law arose in second appeal before the High Court

Ratio Decidendi

Appellant proved title to the suit house and landlord-tenant relationship; respondent admitted original tenancy; by operation of law on proof of title, the relationship devolved on the appellant, so the denial by respondent was not supported. Matter to be remanded for trial on eviction grounds.

Court Disposition

Appeals allowed, case remanded to trial court for decision on eviction grounds.

Orders

  • Judgments of High Court, first Appellate Court, and Trial Court set aside.
  • Civil suit restored to its file.