Digi - Legal Insights

Courts jurisdiction is limited to address clear errors and not re-evaluating evidence hence, appeal Courts decision placing landlords needs above tenants was upheld as justifiable.

Authority granted to deceased to occupy premises ceased upon his death and his heirs have not claimed tenancy rights thereafter and occupant cannot assert any rights under Will and provisions of Rent Act are inapplicable.

When Appeal Court, upon reviewing available evidence, has reached a probable finding in impugned Judgment, no interference is required in limited revisional jurisdiction of Court.

Impugned order directing Appellant-Licensee to pay damages at double the rate of license the fee or charge of premises fixed under agreement of license, held proper.

Defendant, significantly contributing to flats purchase and loan repayment, was true owner hence, Appellate Courts findings regarding Defendants acquisition of flat were deemed credible and did not require revision.

Legal representatives can continue eviction proceedings for their own bona fide need, and where comparative hardship favors landlord, long-standing tenant’s eviction is justified.