RAM BABU AGARWAL versus JAY KISHAN DAS

RAM BABU AGARWAL versus JAY KISHAN DAS

Section 13(6) of the Madhya Pradesh Accommodation Control Act, 1961 applies to statutory appeals under the Act, not to constitutional remedies available under Article 136 of the Constitution. The High Court's rejection of the landlord's bona fide need solely because the landlord's son lacked experience in the proposed business was improper; lack of experience in a new business does not invalidate bona fide need. The matter must be reconsidered on the bona fide need issue without this erroneous ground.

Parties
Appellant: Ram Babu Agarwal; Respondent: Jay Kishan Das
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
07 October 2009
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed (in part)
Legal Topics
Eviction, Default in Payment of Rent, Bona Fide Need, Statutory Appeals Vs Constitutional Remedies
Landlord and Tenant Law Eviction Default in Payment of Rent Bona Fide Need Statutory Appeals Vs Constitutional Remedies

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Parties

Ram Babu Agarwal

Appellant

Jay Kishan Das

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the tenant committed default in payment of rent so as to warrant eviction under the Madhya Pradesh Accommodation Control Act, 1961
  2. 2 Whether the landlord's bona fide requirement for eviction can be rejected on the ground that the landlord's son had no experience in the proposed business

Ratio Decidendi

Section 13(6) of the Madhya Pradesh Accommodation Control Act, 1961 applies to statutory appeals under the Act, not to constitutional remedies available under Article 136 of the Constitution. The High Court's rejection of the landlord's bona fide need solely because the landlord's son lacked experience in the proposed business was improper; lack of experience in a new business does not invalidate bona fide need. The matter must be reconsidered on the bona fide need issue without this erroneous ground.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed (in part)

Orders

  • Judgments of the High Court and trial court on the question of bona fide need set aside.
  • Matter remitted to trial court to decide the issue of bona fide need afresh.