VORA ABBASBHAI ALIMAHOMED vs HAJI GULAMNABI HAJI SAFIBHAI

The Supreme Court held that under Section 12(1) of the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging Houses Rates Control Act, 1947, a tenant can claim protection from eviction if they are willing and ready to pay the standard rent. The Court clarified that the term 'may' in Section 12(3)(a) is mandatory, obligating the court to grant eviction if conditions are met. The High Court's order for eviction was reversed, affirming the tenant's compliance with rent payment requirements and dismissing the eviction suit.