SOUTH ASIA INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LTD. vs S. SARUP SINGH AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that under Section 14(1) Proviso (b) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, a landlord can recover possession from an assignee of a lease even if the original tenant has ceased to exist. The Court clarified that the term 'tenant' in the proviso does not limit recovery to the original tenant alone, but allows for recovery against any person in occupation who has taken an assignment of the lease. The Court upheld the Controller's order for recovery of possession against the appellant, affirming that the proceedings could continue against the assignee despite the dissolution of the tenant company.