In Brief
Alliance Properties & Industries Ltd challenged the High Court's finding that the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1956 applied to a tenancy of the respondent Binny Ltd, who had occupied the premises as a tenant since 1965. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, confirming that the Act applies to tenancies of such long standing. The Court dismissed the appeal but directed any future eviction authority to dispose of proceedings within six months to avoid further delay, recognizing the prolonged nature of the litigation.
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