S. MOHAN LAL versus R. KONDIAH

S. MOHAN LAL versus R. KONDIAH

The practice of law is 'business' for the purpose of Section 10(3)(a)(iii) of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960, and the landlord Advocate can seek eviction for premises required for carrying on his profession.

Parties
Appellant: S. Mohan Lal; Respondent: R. Kondiah
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
05 February 1979
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From the Judgment and Order Dated 25 6 1969 of the Andhra Pradesh High Court in Civil Revision Petition No. 346/67
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rent Control, Eviction, Definition of Business
Property Law Statutory Interpretation Rent Control Eviction Definition of Business

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Parties

S. Mohan Lal

Appellant

R. Kondiah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From the Judgment and Order Dated 25 6 1969 of the Andhra Pradesh High Court in Civil Revision Petition No. 346/67

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the practice of the legal profession is 'business' within Section 10(3)(a)(iii) of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960

Ratio Decidendi

The practice of law is 'business' for the purpose of Section 10(3)(a)(iii) of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960, and the landlord Advocate can seek eviction for premises required for carrying on his profession.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed with costs.