In Brief
A landlord sued to evict a tenant (respondent) for unlawfully sub-letting the premises and arrears of rent. The tenant claimed to have taken a genuine partner into the business. The Rent Control Appellate Authority found sub-letting and decreed eviction. The High Court set aside this decree. The Supreme Court reversed the High Court, holding that the claimed partnership was illusory—exclusive possession, business control, statutory licenses, and bank accounts remained solely in the tenant's name. The Court found clear sub-letting and restored the eviction decree, requiring possession recovery within three months and arrears payment within four weeks.
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