In Brief
A tenant challenged a High Court order that had quashed the dismissal of an eviction petition filed by a landlord-advocate, arguing the High Court should have issued notice to him before doing so. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that no prejudice was caused as the tenant would have a full opportunity to be heard in the fresh proceedings. The Court affirmed that a landlord's bona fide need for self-occupation and professional use of the property is a material consideration in eviction cases under the Rent Control Act.
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