Bombay Rent Control Act, 1947

The landlords leased a house to a partnership firm, Mis Biyani Textile, and later served a quit notice for arrears of rent. The suit for eviction and arrears was filed against the firm’s employee (defendant No.1) and the firm’s partners (defendants Nos.2‑9). The trial court dismissed the employee but decreed against th…

The original tenant, Bomanji Irani, bequeathed his government‑owned tenancy to his wife Daulatbai, who was a residuary legatee, and the tenancy was held jointly by her and their five sons. After Daulatbai's death, the Bombay Municipal Corporation (BMC) transferred the tenancy to one son, Dinshaw Irani, based on a 1961 …

The original tenant died leaving two sons; after his death rent was paid by the elder son and later by his widow. The landlord sued the widow for eviction and the parties settled, resulting in a consent decree. The landlord sought execution of the decree, but the younger son (appellant) and his family objected, claimin…