In Brief
A landlady filed an eviction petition against her tenant under Section 9 of the Rajasthan Rent Control Act, claiming personal bona fide need to construct and occupy the premises. The Rent Tribunal dismissed the petition, finding she had alternative accommodation. On appeal, the Rent Appellate Tribunal reversed this decision and granted eviction. The tenant then obtained a writ petition, which the High Court allowed, restoring the Rent Tribunal's dismissal. The Supreme Court held the High Court erred by not remanding the matter for fresh consideration of the crucial bona fide need issue. The Court allowed the appeal and remanded the case to the Rent Appellate Tribunal for a proper decision on merits within six months, focusing specifically on whether the landlady's stated need was genuine and bona fide.
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