Goa, Daman and Diu Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1968

The landlord filed an eviction petition under the Goa, Daman and Diu Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1968 alleging that the tenant had sub-let the premises to a partnership called Mandovi Tours and Travels. The tenant denied sub‑letting, claiming the partnership was genuine and that he retained exclus…

The appellants, tenants of shops in a Gurudwara, challenged the Punjab Religious Premises and Land (Eviction and Rent Recovery) Act, 1997 on the ground that it withdrew the protection afforded to them under the East Punjab Urban Rent Restrictions Act, 1949 and violated Article 14. The Supreme Court held that the State …

The respondent landlord and the appellant entered into a written agreement that was labeled as a leave and licence, but its terms required payment of monthly rent, prohibited sub‑letting, and provided for renewal, indicating an interest in the premises. After the agreement expired, the landlord sued for eviction, claim…