SRI KEMPAIAH versus LINGAIAH AND ORS.

SRI KEMPAIAH versus LINGAIAH AND ORS.

Appellant failed to prove reasonable bonafide requirement as contemplated under Section 21(1)(h); landlord did not show quantum or rate of rent; High Court properly exercised revisional jurisdiction and set aside eviction.

Parties
Appellant: Sri Kempaiah; Respondents: Lingaiah and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
31 October 2001
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Judgment and Order of Karnataka High Court After Revision Under Karnataka Rent Control Act, 1961
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Eviction, Bonafide Requirement, Default in Payment of Rent, Revisional Jurisdiction
Rent Control Eviction Bonafide Requirement Default in Payment of Rent Revisional Jurisdiction

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Parties

Sri Kempaiah

Appellant

Lingaiah and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Judgment and Order of Karnataka High Court After Revision Under Karnataka Rent Control Act, 1961

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the landlord proved bonafide requirement under Section 21(1)(h) of the Karnataka Rent Control Act, 1961
  2. 2 Whether respondents defaulted in payment of rent and whether quantum of rent was determined
  3. 3 Scope of High Court's revisional powers under Section 50 of the Karnataka Rent Control Act, 1961

Ratio Decidendi

Appellant failed to prove reasonable bonafide requirement as contemplated under Section 21(1)(h); landlord did not show quantum or rate of rent; High Court properly exercised revisional jurisdiction and set aside eviction.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed

Orders

  • No order as to costs